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SCV 654M

1973 Marlin Roadster

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,263 mi
Last recorded11,263 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Marlin Roadster15,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 654M
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 11,263 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 10,843 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 10,821 miles

Offside Inner Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,605 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 10,605 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,741 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 9,734 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s+o/s/r chassis surfice corrosion

steering rubber joint slight cracking

steering shaft modified to suit car

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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SCV 654M is a 1973 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 15,476 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 SCV 654M, 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 53 years old, this Marlin Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SCV 654M registered?

SCV 654M is a 1973 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is SCV 654M safe to buy?

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