MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
handbrake just efficient
slight wear in both lower trunnions
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight wear in both lower trunnions
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust directed on to tyre
handbrake just efficient
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
exhaust directed on to tyre
How Reliable is the Marlin Roadster?
Based on 2,085 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q738JFJ is a 1988 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1988 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 43,999 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 Q738JFJ, 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 38 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Q738JFJ registered?
Q738JFJ is a 1988 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 28 June 1988.
Is Q738JFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Q738JFJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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