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TOA 407S

1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,661 mi
Last recorded51,661 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe58,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOA 407S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 51,661 miles

Offside Front outer sill holed and correded

both front tyres showing signs of ageing and cracking

fuel tank and filler neck corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 51,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front outer sill holed and correded

both front tyres showing signs of ageing and cracking

fuel tank and filler neck corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 51,647 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 51,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 58,621 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 51,627 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,331 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,996 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 50,996 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,082 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 50,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,508 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,434 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,640 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,159 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 45,151 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe?

Based on 1,050 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
442
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
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TOA 407S is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 58,814 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TOA 407S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 49 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TOA 407S registered?

TOA 407S is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 5 November 1977.

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The MOT history for TOA 407S shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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