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VCS 388S

1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

732 mi
Last recorded732 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl44,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCS 388S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2018 732 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake binding 22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
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VCS 388S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 44,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VCS 388S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCS 388S registered?

VCS 388S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 29 March 1978.

Is VCS 388S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCS 388S shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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