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Q415GVR

1993 Marlin Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,914 mi
Last recorded10,914 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Marlin Roadster29,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ415GVR
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 May 2022 10,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 10,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 10,375 miles

Exhaust close to N/S/R tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2019 10,374 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust close to N/S/R tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 10,301 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 10,301 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 10,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 10,178 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 10,178 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort poor (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 10,030 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 9,807 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 9,152 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,994 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,671 miles

handbrake travel high

rubber steering joint starting to split.

water leak top hose radiator

Pass 22 May 2010 7,765 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 5,823 miles

LEAK FROM RAD TO HOSE

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

Fail 24 May 2008 5,815 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

LEAK FROM RAD TO HOSE

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

Pass 15 May 2007 2,551 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

tyre sidewalls cracking n/s and o/s/r

wiper blades worn. †driver seatbelt slow to return.

Pass 13 May 2006 533 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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Q415GVR is a 1993 Marlin Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 29,826 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 Q415GVR, 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 33 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q415GVR is a 1993 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 3 June 1993.

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