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Q982ATV

1985 Marlin Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,768 mi
Last recorded95,768 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Marlin Roadster25,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ982ATV
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 95,768 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 94,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 94,074 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 94,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 93,836 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 93,737 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,628 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,209 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,787 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 92,490 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,324 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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Q982ATV is a 1985 Marlin Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Q982ATV, 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 Q982ATV registered?

Q982ATV is a 1985 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 19 December 1985.

Is Q982ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q982ATV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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