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Q588URL

1989 Marlin Roadster

Green Petrol 1902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,663 mi
Last recorded6,663 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Marlin Roadster37,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ588URL
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,902cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 6,663 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 6,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 6,571 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 6,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 6,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 5,848 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 5,233 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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Q588URL is a 1989 Marlin Roadster in Green with a 1,902cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 37,082 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 Q588URL, 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 37 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q588URL registered?

Q588URL is a 1989 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 11 September 1989.

Is Q588URL safe to buy?

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