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Q644HAC

1992 Marlin Roadster

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,650 mi
Last recorded6,650 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ644HAC
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 6,650 miles

Exhaust emissions tested to pre August 1975 visual limits as vehicle is Q plate registered

Fluid leak, but not excessive Minor coolant leak from radiator lower area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps light control switch worn (4.1.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leaks from gearbox rear seal & axle differential pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Front flexible rubber coupling perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 6,354 miles

Emissions tested to pre 01st August 1975 limits as vehicle has Q plate registration. Emissions limits all satisfactory.

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flexible coupling is slightly perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak from gearbox rear seal & differential pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 6,033 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leakage from engine,gearbox & rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 5,136 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 4,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 3,252 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 1,861 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 155 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 146 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 141 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 132 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 123 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 113 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 111 miles

Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 106 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 102 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 88 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 20,111 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 20,111 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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Q644HAC is a 1992 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Marlin Roadster fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q644HAC, 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 34 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q644HAC registered?

Q644HAC is a 1992 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 17 September 1992.

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