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A6 VKL

1983 Marlin Roadster

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

18,753 mi
Last recorded18,753 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Marlin Roadster16,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VKL
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 18,753 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals have slight fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 18,021 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 17,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish tca bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 17,286 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 17,148 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 17,008 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 17,005 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 16,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 16,492 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2015 15,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a joint (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 15,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a joint (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 15,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front upper suspension arm ball noisy

Fail 19 Aug 2014 15,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front upper suspension arm ball noisy

Pass 21 Aug 2013 14,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 14,560 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 14,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,762 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 11,012 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 8,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 5,807 miles

How Reliable is the Marlin Roadster?

Based on 2,085 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 48
Stop lamp not working 37
brake recording little or no effort 36
Steering rack gaiter split 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
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A6 VKL is a 1983 Marlin Roadster in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1983 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 16,987 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 Marlin Roadster fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 VKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Marlin Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 43 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A6 VKL registered?

A6 VKL is a 1983 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A6 VKL safe to buy?

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