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Q801CPE

1985 Marlin Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,247 mi
Last recorded24,247 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Marlin Roadster25,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ801CPE
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 24,247 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 23,942 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower trunion some wear

Pass 9 Jan 2018 23,670 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

fuel pipe onto pump deteriorated

nearside rack arm badly worn

nearside rack arm badly worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight cracking upper steering column doughnut

under trays fitted

wear both rack mounting bushes

Fail 5 Jan 2018 23,670 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both forward (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

fuel pipe onto pump deteriorated

nearside rack arm badly worn

nearside rack arm badly worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight cracking upper steering column doughnut

under trays fitted

wear both rack mounting bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2017 23,411 miles

both rear leaf spring anchor bushes deteriorated

both rear leaf springs nearing wear limit

nearside rack arm badly worn

nearside rear tie rod upper forward bush nearing wear limit

offside headlight output reduced

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2017 23,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

both rear leaf spring anchor bushes deteriorated

both rear leaf springs nearing wear limit

fuel pipe from pump deteriorated

nearside rack arm badly worn

nearside rear tie rod upper forward bush nearing wear limit

offside headlight output reduced

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,950 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both leaf springs nearing wear limit

both rear upper axle tie rods forward bushes nearing wear limit

offside front lower trunion near wear limit

output reduced offside headlight

Fail 20 Jan 2016 22,949 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering wheel locking device missing bolt missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on and very slow (8.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both leaf springs nearing wear limit

both rear upper axle tie rods forward bushes nearing wear limit

nearside rear wheel binding in reverse

offside front lower trunion near wear limit

output reduced offside headlight

staining nearside rear back plate

Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,590 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 22,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 21,804 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 20,805 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 19,844 miles

slight play in nearside front lower trunion

Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel close to max

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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Q801CPE is a 1985 Marlin Roadster in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Q801CPE, 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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What year was Q801CPE registered?

Q801CPE is a 1985 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 10 October 1985.

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