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Q177REU

1991 Marlin Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,489 mi
Last recorded14,489 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1991 Marlin Roadster75,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ177REU
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 14,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in both lower steering trunions

Pass 2 Jul 2019 14,181 miles

oil leak

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 2 Jul 2019 14,179 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn low

oil leak

wiper blades split

Pass 11 Jun 2018 13,914 miles

Play in Nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2017 13,494 miles

Play in Nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2016 12,923 miles

Play in Nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,521 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2014 11,990 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,321 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,752 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 9,680 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,958 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 8,936 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front fog light lenses cracked

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 26 May 2007 8,615 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,907 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 7,907 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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Q177REU is a 1991 Marlin Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1991 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 75,059 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 Q177REU, 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 35 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q177REU is a 1991 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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