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ABW 408X

1981 Marlin Roadster

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,085 mi
Last recorded8,085 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1981 Marlin Roadster15,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 408X
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 8,085 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 8,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2012 7,986 miles

slight wear in the offside front lower trunion

Fail 30 Apr 2012 7,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator cooling fan blades are missing

slight wear in the offside front lower trunion

spare wheel in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,844 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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ABW 408X is a 1981 Marlin Roadster in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 15,611 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 ABW 408X, 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 45 years old, this Marlin Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 408X registered?

ABW 408X is a 1981 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 30 September 1981.

Is ABW 408X safe to buy?

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