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Q203YRX

1988 Marlin Roadster

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,627 mi
Last recorded12,627 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Marlin Roadster43,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ203YRX
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 12,627 miles

exhaust system corroded and very slight blow from joint

Pass 1 Jul 2024 12,521 miles

front wipers slow but clear screen all ok

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2023 12,474 miles

Nearside Rear Halfshaft seal slight leaking oil

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear gearbox mountings getting perished and split no movement.

Pass 6 Jun 2022 12,313 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 12,300 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 12,271 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 12,271 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 12,092 miles

very slight dampness around back plates

Pass 22 Jul 2016 12,079 miles

centre exhaust joint loose

front brakes slightly sticky

hair line cracks in front brake pads

osr inner wheel arch wiring loom to rearlamp assy worn on wheel

slight dampness around base of nsr brake drum

Pass 3 Aug 2015 12,007 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW

LOWER STEERING COUPLING SLIGHTLY PERISHED

N/S/R AXLE SLIGHT OIL LEAK

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 10 Jul 2014 11,733 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 11,722 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 11,722 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 11,404 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 11,404 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

ADVISE WET AROUND BOTH REAR BRAKE BASE PLATES

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,368 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 11,368 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 11,294 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 11,292 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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Q203YRX is a 1988 Marlin Roadster in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Q203YRX, 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 Q203YRX registered?

Q203YRX is a 1988 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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