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HAF 281L

1973 Marlin Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,617 mi
Last recorded11,617 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Marlin Roadster15,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAF 281L
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,617 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,794 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 10,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front tyre rubbed badly on inner side wall but not to cords

Pass 20 Jun 2014 9,313 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 7,971 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 5,989 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 5,831 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2011 5,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 5,831 miles

o/s/f disc slightly corroded

slight play in n/s tierod end

Pass 25 Mar 2009 5,807 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 5,794 miles

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

play in n/s draglink arm

Fail 26 Oct 2007 5,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

play in n/s draglink arm

Pass 20 Oct 2006 5,779 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 5,705 miles

slight play in nearside front rack

steering columb bush split but no excessive movement

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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HAF 281L is a 1973 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HAF 281L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAF 281L registered?

HAF 281L is a 1973 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is HAF 281L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAF 281L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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