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Q495JOD

1990 Marlin Roadster

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,418 mi
Last recorded97,418 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Marlin Roadster28,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ495JOD
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 97,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

prop coupling starting to split

Pass 11 Nov 2024 97,418 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 97,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 97,418 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 97,418 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 97,418 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,418 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 97,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 97,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 97,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 96,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 96,286 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 96,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Slight end float in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 94,112 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 94,112 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in n/s/f top arm.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 90,768 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 90,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Q495JOD is a 1990 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Q495JOD, 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 Q495JOD registered?

Q495JOD is a 1990 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 16 August 1990.

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