MOT Status
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12,627 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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exhaust system corroded and very slight blow from joint
front wipers slow but clear screen all ok
rear number plate cracked
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.
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
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))
very slight dampness around back plates
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
CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW
LOWER STEERING COUPLING SLIGHTLY PERISHED
N/S/R AXLE SLIGHT OIL LEAK
O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION JOINT SLIGHT PLAY
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Q203YRX safe to buy?
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