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ERL 638L

1972 Marlin Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,681 mi
Last recorded38,681 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Marlin Roadster48,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 638L
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 38,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,600 miles

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))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 38,590 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 38,383 miles

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))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 38,378 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 38,180 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,951 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,708 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear slight oil leack

Fail 12 Aug 2019 37,704 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,129 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,382 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,465 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 31,455 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,464 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,464 miles

nearside front feed brake pipe fitted very close to exhaust down pipe

Fail 8 Aug 2006 29,464 miles

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.

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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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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