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VNR 540S

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,743 mi
Last recorded17,743 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe69,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNR 540S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 17,743 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 17,016 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 15,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 14,129 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 14,122 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 14,121 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front and rear (1.4.A.2g)

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

all four tyre side walls are perrished

Pass 15 May 2007 13,039 miles

front brakes sticking slightly

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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VNR 540S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNR 540S, 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 VNR 540S?

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What year was VNR 540S registered?

VNR 540S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VNR 540S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNR 540S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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