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Q249FDF

1990 Marlin Roadster

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,849 mi
Last recorded55,849 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Marlin Roadster28,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ249FDF
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 55,849 miles

Front Upper slight movement in o/s & n/s upper bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2024 55,415 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust exit hi, would benefit from being angled down

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 55,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 64,774 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 54,577 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 53,934 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,397 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,973 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,829 miles

offside and nearside front torsion bars run close to chassis legs

Fail 19 Jul 2017 51,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside front torsion bars run close to chassis legs

Fail 19 Jun 2017 51,810 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable excessive wear in rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside front torsion bars run close to chassis legs

Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,307 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

offside and nearside torsion bars on suspension very close to chassis legs

Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,972 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TORSION BARS ON SUSPENSION VERY CLOSE TO CHASSIS LEGS

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,473 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TORSION BARS ON SUSPENSION ,VERY CLOSE TO CHASSIS LEGS

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,949 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TORSION BARS ON LOWER SUSPENSION ,VERY CLOSE TO CHASSIS LEGS

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,517 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,164 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 46,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,487 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 45,487 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 45,191 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 44,348 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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Q249FDF is a 1990 Marlin Roadster in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1990 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 28,714 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 Q249FDF, 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 36 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q249FDF registered?

Q249FDF is a 1990 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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