1983 Marlin Berlinetta 1.6L Petrol · A871 DMV
1983 Marlin Berlinetta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/08/1983. Recorded mileage 73,119 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MARLIN BERLINETTA
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1600cc
A871 DMV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2024
- 73,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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A871 DMV Mileage History
- 13/10/202173,073 mi
- 13/10/202173,073 mi
- 29/09/202273,100 mi+27 mi
- 09/04/202473,119 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 18 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A871 DMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Marlin Berlinetta (A871 DMV) between October 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2024 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: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Steering column attachment defective lower shaft clamp loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))”.
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