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Q429NYA

1985 Marlin Roadster

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,679 mi
Last recorded17,679 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Marlin Roadster25,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ429NYA
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 17,679 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 17,674 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing & clutch (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Pipe touching spring clamp plate (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 16,375 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 16,300 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 16,071 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 16,071 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 15,968 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 15,436 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 15,066 miles

some play in inner rack joint

Pass 11 May 2016 14,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 13,552 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 13,545 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 12,952 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 12,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in neaeside steering rack end joint

Pass 5 Jan 2011 11,930 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 11,369 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 9,938 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 8,564 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 6,906 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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Q429NYA is a 1985 Marlin Roadster in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1985 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 25,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Marlin Roadster fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q429NYA, 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 41 years old, this Marlin Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q429NYA registered?

Q429NYA is a 1985 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 6 November 1985.

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