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MOT reliability

Morris Marina 1.8 Dl Auto

1,333 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,333 Morris Marina 1.8 Dl Auto vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Morris Marina 1.8 Dl Auto has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 67,606 miles.

1,333
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
108
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Morris Marina 1.8 Dl Auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Morris Marina 1.8 Dl Auto MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Steering4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Brakes3%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,333)

Most common Morris Marina 1.8 Dl Auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Morris Marina 1.8 Dl Auto MOT tests:

  1. Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (12 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
  3. Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d) (4 times)
  4. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
  5. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
  6. Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (4 times)
  7. Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) (3 times)
  8. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (3 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  11. both rear tyres showing signs of ageing (2 times)
  12. Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  13. Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  14. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  15. Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)

Morris Marina 1.8 Dl Auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1973 1 10 60% 64,167
1972 1 21 67% 71,045

Morris Marina 1.8 Dl Auto reliability FAQ

Across 1,333 Morris Marina 1.8 Dl Auto vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Morris Marina 1.8 Dl Auto MOT issues are: Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3); Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3); Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d).

The typical Morris Marina 1.8 Dl Auto in our data has covered around 67,606 miles.

Compare the Morris Marina 1.8 Dl Auto

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