MOT Status
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55,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Upper slight movement in o/s & n/s upper bushes
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
offside and nearside front torsion bars run close to chassis legs
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
offside and nearside front torsion bars run close to chassis legs
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Marlin Roadster?
Based on 2,085 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.
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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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Q249FDF is a 1990 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1990.
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