1998 Merlin Sport 3.0L Petrol · OSV 105
1998 Merlin Sport (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 May 1998. Recorded mileage 1,865 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERLIN SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OSV 105 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 1,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OSV 105 Mileage History
- 05/08/20221,082 mi
- 21/08/20241,164 mi+82 mi
- 22/04/20261,865 mi+701 mi
Average of roughly 211 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
OSV 105 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Merlin Sport (OSV 105) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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