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YBF 381S

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Bronze Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,514 mi
Last recorded51,514 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl51,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBF 381S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,514 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 50,598 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 46,297 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,053 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 40,071 miles

front brakes creaking noise

Fail 3 May 2007 40,070 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,459 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 33,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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YBF 381S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Bronze with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBF 381S, 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.

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What year was YBF 381S registered?

YBF 381S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is YBF 381S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBF 381S shows 8 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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