MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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
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
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)
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
How Reliable is the Marlin Roadster?
Based on 2,085 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VTF 676L safe to buy?
The MOT history for VTF 676L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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