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NEL 21W

1981 Marlin Roadster

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,938 mi
Last recorded5,938 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1981 Marlin Roadster15,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEL 21W
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 5,938 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 5,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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NEL 21W is a 1981 Marlin Roadster in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NEL 21W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NEL 21W registered?

NEL 21W is a 1981 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 16 January 1981.

Is NEL 21W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEL 21W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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