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Q584JWU

1984 Marlin Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,639 mi
Last recorded53,639 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Marlin Roadster53,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ584JWU
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,639 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 53,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,524 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 53,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,451 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 53,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 53,199 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 52,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,055 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,841 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 51,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,882 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 48,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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Q584JWU is a 1984 Marlin Roadster in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 53,294 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 Q584JWU, 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 42 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q584JWU registered?

Q584JWU is a 1984 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 18 July 1984.

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