1988 Marlin 1.8L Petrol · Q595 FDD
1988 Marlin (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 27,346 miles. MOT valid until 30/08/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MARLIN
- Year / Origin
- 1988
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1798cc
Q595 FDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 27,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect 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: Good
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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Q595 FDD Mileage History
- 01/09/202326,754 mi
- 09/08/202426,785 mi+31 mi
- 18/08/202527,207 mi+422 mi
- 17/08/202627,346 mi+139 mi
- 26/08/202627,346 mi
Average of roughly 198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Q595 FDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Marlin Unknown (Q595 FDD) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 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), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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