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Q655WFT

1985 Marlin Roadster

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,461 mi
Last recorded28,461 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Marlin Roadster25,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ655WFT
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 28,461 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s inner rack end joint

slight play in prop shaft u/j

Pass 21 Feb 2013 26,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,046 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 26,040 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,004 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front steering rack gaiter starting to perish.

Offside front track rod end running close to the wheel.

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake travel becoming excessive.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,252 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front outer track rod end gaiter split.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,916 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Surface rust on under side of brake servo. Handbrake lever requires adjusting

Fail 26 Sep 2008 24,902 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Surface rust on under side of brake servo. Handbrake lever requires adjusting

Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,940 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 23,933 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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Q655WFT is a 1985 Marlin Roadster in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1985 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 25,386 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 Q655WFT, 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 41 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q655WFT is a 1985 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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