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Q133GRN

1971 Marlin Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,476 mi
Last recorded48,476 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1971 Marlin Roadster28,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ133GRN
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,476 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2010 48,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,683 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,747 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 42,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 39,168 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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Q133GRN is a 1971 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 28,367 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 Q133GRN, 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 55 years old, this Marlin Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q133GRN registered?

Q133GRN is a 1971 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q133GRN safe to buy?

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