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Q455DRS

1986 Marlin Roadster

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

928 mi
Last recorded928 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Marlin Roadster33,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ455DRS
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 928 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 833 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 833 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 634 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 2 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f windscreen cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2014 2 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/f windscreen cracked

rear alternator bolt missing

Pass 25 Jul 2007 8,041 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 7,552 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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Q455DRS is a 1986 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 33,502 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 Q455DRS, 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 40 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q455DRS registered?

Q455DRS is a 1986 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is Q455DRS safe to buy?

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