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TLC 749M

1973 Marlin Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152 mi
Last recorded152 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1973 Marlin Roadster15,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLC 749M
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 152 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 72 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,540 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 76,540 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 205 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S STEERING RACK

Fail 13 Nov 2009 202 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S STEERING RACK

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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TLC 749M is a 1973 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLC 749M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TLC 749M?

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What year was TLC 749M registered?

TLC 749M is a 1973 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is TLC 749M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLC 749M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TLC 749M have outstanding finance?

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