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Q784JOD

1991 Marlin Roadster

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 Marlin Roadster75,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ784JOD
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,999 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,999 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 99,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

spare tyre perished

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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Q784JOD is a 1991 Marlin Roadster in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 75,059 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 Q784JOD, 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 35 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q784JOD registered?

Q784JOD is a 1991 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is Q784JOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q784JOD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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