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VBX 340L

1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,488 mi
Last recorded56,488 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe46,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBX 340L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 56,488 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,713 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 55,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,193 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,343 miles
Pass 19 May 2013 52,824 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 51,380 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 50,167 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 48,441 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,085 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,673 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,236 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 39,695 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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VBX 340L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 46,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBX 340L, 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 53 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBX 340L registered?

VBX 340L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is VBX 340L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBX 340L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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