MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,681 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear u j slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive BRAKE BACKING PLATE WET (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached MOUNT (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive BRAKE BACKING PLATE WET (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure STEERING SHARFT TO RACK (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear slight oil leack
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear slight oil leack
slight out of balance on rear brakes
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in both lower suspension joints
slight play in nearside sterrin inner tie rod
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust blowing slightly from front joint
play in nearside front lower trunion joint(limits unknown and would advise further inspection by presenter)
play in nearside steering rack
several wires and pipework close to steering components
wipers not self parking
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
headlamp output low
nearside rear spring top bush slightly displaced
slight leak on exhaust
slight leak on exhaust
slight play in both front wheel bearings with slight noise on offside front
slight play in steering rack both sides
nearside front feed brake pipe fitted very close to exhaust down pipe
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
near side front feed brake pipe fitted very close to exhaust down pipe
How Reliable is the Marlin Roadster?
Based on 2,085 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ERL 638L is a 1972 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1972 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 48,648 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 ERL 638L, 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 54 years old, this Marlin Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ERL 638L registered?
ERL 638L is a 1972 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1972.
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