MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,021 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
play in nearside of steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box to back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front inner tie end has play in
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Morris Marina?
Based on 885 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VMY 196S is a 1978 Morris Marina in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1978 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 60,557 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 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VMY 196S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Morris Marina typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of VMY 196S?
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What year was VMY 196S registered?
VMY 196S is a 1978 Morris Marina, first registered on 2 February 1978.
Is VMY 196S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VMY 196S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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