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Q131EPV

1989 Marlin Roadster

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,770 mi
Last recorded48,770 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Marlin Roadster37,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ131EPV
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,770 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 48,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 48,036 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 47,483 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2006 47,482 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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Q131EPV is a 1989 Marlin Roadster in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 37,082 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 Q131EPV, 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 37 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q131EPV registered?

Q131EPV is a 1989 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 13 September 1989.

Is Q131EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q131EPV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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