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NDH 696E

1967 Marlin Roadster

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

20,065 mi
Last recorded20,065 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDH 696E
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 20,065 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing slightly insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 20,055 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure pipe rubbing rear spring (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe fouling with handbrake (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing slightly insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 20,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 17,912 miles

Bottom radiator hose perished and cracked

Fuel cap sill perrished

Oil leak

Rear Both drive shaft rubbers perished and cracked

Rear Oil leak Diff

Fail 6 Oct 2017 17,912 miles

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

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

Bottom radiator hose perished and cracked

Fuel cap sill perrished

Oil leak

Rear Both drive shaft rubbers perished and cracked

Rear Oil leak Diff

Pass 12 Oct 2016 17,425 miles

n/s and o/s rear driveshaft rubbers deteriating

Fail 7 Oct 2016 17,419 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s rear driveshaft rubbers deteriating

Pass 22 Oct 2015 17,010 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 16,309 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,585 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 15,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 14,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,332 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 8,980 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009
Fail 14 Aug 2009

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 5,795 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 4,511 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,797 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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NDH 696E is a 1967 Marlin Roadster in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

The most common reason a Marlin Roadster fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NDH 696E, 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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What year was NDH 696E registered?

NDH 696E is a 1967 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1967.

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