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Q113ANJ

1988 Marlin Roadster

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,999 mi
Last recorded43,999 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Marlin Roadster43,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ113ANJ
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 43,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 43,999 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 43,999 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 43,999 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 43,999 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 43,999 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 43,999 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2012 43,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,999 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,999 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,999 miles

nearside front lower trunion has slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,999 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 43,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 43,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,979 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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Q113ANJ is a 1988 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1988 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 43,999 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 Q113ANJ, 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 38 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q113ANJ registered?

Q113ANJ is a 1988 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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