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YWD 899S

1978 Morris Marina

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,087 mi
Last recorded67,087 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina60,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWD 899S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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YWD 899S is a 1978 Morris Marina in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 60,557 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 YWD 899S, 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 48 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YWD 899S registered?

YWD 899S is a 1978 Morris Marina, first registered on 18 May 1978.

Is YWD 899S safe to buy?

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