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Q667GRW

1986 Marlin Roadster

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,493 mi
Last recorded37,493 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Marlin Roadster33,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ667GRW
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 37,493 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 37,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 37,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 37,361 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,730 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 36,516 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,476 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,846 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,524 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

headlamp switch is sticking at times

slight play in lower steering column universal joint

Fail 14 Jul 2010 33,624 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,624 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,502 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2009 33,502 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,442 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside number plate light lens slightly insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2008 33,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside number plate light lens slightly insecure

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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Q667GRW is a 1986 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1986 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 33,502 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 Q667GRW, 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 40 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q667GRW registered?

Q667GRW is a 1986 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 27 August 1986.

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