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FWK 312L

1973 Marlin Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,844 mi
Last recorded45,844 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 Marlin Roadster15,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWK 312L
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,783 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,880 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,655 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 44,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 44,050 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,728 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid on min

slight binding front brakes

Pass 22 Nov 2009 43,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 42,477 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,869 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 41,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 41,858 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2006 41,345 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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FWK 312L is a 1973 Marlin Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1973 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 15,476 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 FWK 312L, 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 53 years old, this Marlin Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FWK 312L registered?

FWK 312L is a 1973 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 7 March 1973.

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