MOT Status
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37,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Signs of possible sauspension touching o/s/front wheel but no evident fault at time of test
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight oil leak from o/s rear hub
How Reliable is the Marlin Roadster?
Based on 2,085 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.
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Q479JFJ is a 1988 Marlin Roadster in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Q479JFJ, 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 Q479JFJ registered?
Q479JFJ is a 1988 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 11 January 1988.
Is Q479JFJ safe to buy?
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