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XUB 731S

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,441 mi
Last recorded39,441 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl51,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUB 731S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 39,441 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 39,441 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 38,785 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 38,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 32,887 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 32,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,543 miles

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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XUB 731S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XUB 731S, 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

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What year was XUB 731S registered?

XUB 731S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is XUB 731S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUB 731S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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