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VTF 676L

1973 Marlin Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,523 mi
Last recorded30,523 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 Marlin Roadster15,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTF 676L
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 30,523 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 30,511 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 30,511 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 30,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,475 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 25 Apr 2018 30,475 miles

Brake performance not tested all brakes binding (3.7.A.1)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,454 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight coolent leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,120 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 28,929 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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VTF 676L is a 1973 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VTF 676L, 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 VTF 676L registered?

VTF 676L is a 1973 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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