MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
hand brake cables corroded
rear tyres starting to perish
slight bind to o/s/r wheel
slight play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [trunion] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
paring brake lever has little reserve travel
slight bind to o/s/r wheel
Electrical wiring insecure above rear axle (1.9.2a)
paring brake lever has little reserve travel
slight bind to o/s/r wheel
oil leak
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
oil leak
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight lift and play in both front trunun bushes.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight lift and play in both front trunun bushes.
slight play in n/s/f drag link
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
steering shaft uj poor condition
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight play in both front trunun bushes.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
steering column bottom coupling as slight wear
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
engine mountings starting to come unbonded.
slight lift/play in both front trunion bushes.
How Reliable is the Marlin Roadster?
Based on 2,085 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q101YAW is a 1987 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1987 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 13,790 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 Q101YAW, 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 39 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Q101YAW registered?
Q101YAW is a 1987 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 5 June 1987.
Is Q101YAW safe to buy?
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