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YFN 397K

1971 Morris Marina

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,736 mi
Last recorded82,736 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Morris Marina46,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFN 397K
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,736 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,403 miles

Nearside Front floor rusty and falking, repair plate above,unable to see repair due to carpet glued down

Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,078 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 82,078 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to seal corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,884 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,461 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 81,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,066 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,783 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,459 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 80,264 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 79,846 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 79,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 78,865 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Morris Marina?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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YFN 397K is a 1971 Morris Marina in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1971 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Marina fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFN 397K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YFN 397K registered?

YFN 397K is a 1971 Morris Marina, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is YFN 397K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFN 397K shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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