MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,247 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower trunion some wear
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
slight play in nearside front lower trunion
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.
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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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Q801CPE is a 1985 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 10 October 1985.
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