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1987 Marlinberlinetta 2.8L Petrol · Q891 WRX

Q891 WRX

1987 Marlinberlinetta (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1987. Recorded mileage 13,138 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
MARLINBERLINETTA
Year / Origin
1987
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
13,138 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1987
Engine
2800cc
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Q891 WRX Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
  • 13,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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Q891 WRX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Sept 2026, 04:12
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Marlinberlinetta Unknown (Q891 WRX) between May 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 November 2025 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Steering system fouling Shaft from column UJ to steering rack UJ fouling chassis (2.1.4 (a))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.

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Q891 WRX Mileage History

  1. 09/05/202312,932 mi
  2. 01/05/2024129,425 mi+116,493 mi
  3. 22/08/202513,077 mi-116,348 mi
  4. 07/11/202513,138 mi+61 mi

Average of roughly 82 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Taxed
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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