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WJF 556S

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,456 mi
Last recorded88,456 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe69,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJF 556S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 88,456 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front footwells corroded

both front wings have corrosion damage

rear suspension spring shackles bushes weak

some brake pipes light corrosion

steering rack has slight wear/play

Fail 24 Sep 2011 88,456 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front footwells corroded

both front wings have corrosion damage

rear suspension spring shackles bushes weak

some brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2006 85,470 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 85,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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WJF 556S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJF 556S, 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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What year was WJF 556S registered?

WJF 556S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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