1985 Merlin TF 2.0L Petrol · Q491 DNR
1985 Merlin TF (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1985. Recorded mileage 3,376 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERLIN TF
- Year / Origin
- 1985
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1993cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
Q491 DNR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2022
- 3,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Q491 DNR Mileage History
- 27/04/20223,376 mi
- 29/06/20223,376 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Q491 DNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Merlin Tf (Q491 DNR) between April 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Braking system leaking back plate contaminated (1.1.3 (d))”; “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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