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1990 Marlin KIT CAR 1.7L Petrol · Q511 NYB

Q511 NYB

1990 Marlin KIT CAR (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1990. Recorded mileage 20,156 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MARLIN KIT CAR
Year / Origin
1990
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/07/2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (03/08/2022)
Recorded Mileage
20,156 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/07/2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 03/08/2022
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1990
Engine
1700cc

Q511 NYB Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2021
  • 20,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Q511 NYB Mileage History

  1. 18/04/20066,714 mi
  2. 23/04/20078,516 mi+1,802 mi
  3. 02/04/20089,750 mi+1,234 mi
  4. 08/04/200910,426 mi+676 mi
  5. 12/04/201011,047 mi+621 mi
  6. 12/04/201011,047 mi
  7. 15/04/201112,430 mi+1,383 mi
  8. 12/04/201214,138 mi+1,708 mi
  9. 19/04/201316,210 mi+2,072 mi
  10. 24/04/201316,211 mi+1 mi
  11. 17/04/201417,320 mi+1,109 mi
  12. 16/04/201518,494 mi+1,174 mi
  13. 12/04/201618,874 mi+380 mi
  14. 20/04/201719,479 mi+605 mi
  15. 24/04/201819,749 mi+270 mi
  16. 10/05/201819,799 mi+50 mi
  17. 23/07/202019,984 mi+185 mi
  18. 28/07/202120,156 mi+172 mi

Average of roughly 880 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Q511 NYB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 01:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Marlin Kit Car (Q511 NYB) between April 2006 and July 2021.

The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 28 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”.

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