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JHP 883E

1967 Marlin Roadster

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,028 mi
Last recorded47,028 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHP 883E
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1967
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,028 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 47,028 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,028 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 47,028 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,611 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 46,592 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,003 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 45,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,957 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 45,955 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front dust caps missing from hub bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,406 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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JHP 883E is a 1967 Marlin Roadster in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Marlin Roadster fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHP 883E, 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 59 years old, this Marlin Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JHP 883E is a 1967 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 24 February 1967.

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