MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,583 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
handbrake excessive travel
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Marlin Roadster?
Based on 2,085 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
WJ51 FYD is a 1973 Marlin Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 WJ51 FYD, 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 WJ51 FYD?
You can check the full history of WJ51 FYD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was WJ51 FYD registered?
WJ51 FYD is a 1973 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1973.
Is WJ51 FYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJ51 FYD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WJ51 FYD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ51 FYD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.