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YWU 496S

1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,706 mi
Last recorded97,706 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl44,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWU 496S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,706 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 97,669 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 97,669 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake binding 22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
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YWU 496S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 44,458 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 1.8 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWU 496S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YWU 496S registered?

YWU 496S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is YWU 496S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWU 496S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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