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OAO 418M

1973 Marlin Roadster

Maroon Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,058 mi
Last recorded66,058 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1973 Marlin Roadster15,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAO 418M
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,058 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,195 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,157 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,685 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,342 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,547 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,972 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,084 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,328 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 61,313 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,037 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 55,639 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 55,496 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 53,715 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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OAO 418M is a 1973 Marlin Roadster in Maroon with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Marlin Roadster fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAO 418M, 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 OAO 418M registered?

OAO 418M is a 1973 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is OAO 418M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAO 418M shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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