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XHL 351T

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,340 mi
Last recorded44,340 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl51,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHL 351T
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,340 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 18 Jun 2008 44,329 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 23 May 2007 43,623 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 10 May 2007 43,615 miles

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s rear tyre perished

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl?

Based on 996 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 26
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XHL 351T is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl 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 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 51,079 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 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XHL 351T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XHL 351T?

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What year was XHL 351T registered?

XHL 351T is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 6 September 1978.

Is XHL 351T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHL 351T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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