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Q901PWS

1986 Marlin Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,115 mi
Last recorded88,115 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1986 Marlin Roadster33,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ901PWS
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,115 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 82,579 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,738 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

play in steering rack pinion

Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

PLAY IN STEERING RACK PINION SHAFT

play in n/s inner track rod

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,926 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 64,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,153 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,025 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 61,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,530 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,055 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 3,598 miles

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 3,595 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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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Q901PWS is a 1986 Marlin Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Q901PWS, 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 Q901PWS registered?

Q901PWS is a 1986 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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