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Q913DNR

1986 Marlin Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,106 mi
Last recorded37,106 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Marlin Roadster33,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ913DNR
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 37,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wax oil on under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2024 36,655 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wax oil on under side of vheilce

Fail 26 Jun 2024 36,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wax oil on under side of vheilce

Pass 17 Jul 2023 36,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wax oil on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2022 35,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wax oil on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2021 35,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wax oil on underside off vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2020 35,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no fog lights (1st april 1980)

no reverse lights (1st sep 2009)

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 344,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,247 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

propshaft universal joint at rear is worn

Pass 2 Jun 2012 34,050 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,835 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 33,524 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,081 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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Q913DNR is a 1986 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Q913DNR, 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 Q913DNR registered?

Q913DNR is a 1986 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 14 April 1986.

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