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VMY 845S

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,104 mi
Last recorded40,104 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe69,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMY 845S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,104 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,009 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 39,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,830 miles

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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VMY 845S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 69,909 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 VMY 845S, 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 48 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of VMY 845S?

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What year was VMY 845S registered?

VMY 845S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 12 May 1978.

Is VMY 845S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMY 845S shows 4 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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