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Q814JDV

1986 Marlin Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,850 mi
Last recorded80,850 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Marlin Roadster33,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ814JDV
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 80,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,850 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,822 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 80,813 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 80,533 miles

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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Q814JDV is a 1986 Marlin Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Marlin Roadster fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q814JDV, 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 Q814JDV registered?

Q814JDV is a 1986 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 21 July 1986.

Is Q814JDV safe to buy?

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