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XTT 901S

1978 Marlin Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,375 mi
Last recorded56,375 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTT 901S
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 56,361 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,270 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 56,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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XTT 901S is a 1978 Marlin Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Marlin Roadster fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XTT 901S, 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 48 years old, this Marlin Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XTT 901S registered?

XTT 901S is a 1978 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is XTT 901S safe to buy?

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