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Marlin Berlinetta

Red and Black · Petrol · 1984 · 1,593 cc

2 GARMOT history

2 GAR is a red and black petrol Marlin Berlinetta first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 26,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
26,914 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 GAR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Marlin
Model
Berlinetta
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,593 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 GAR was last recorded at 26,914 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2018: 25,222 miles, lower than 27,496 miles on 10 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,709 miles · 27 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
1,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 26,914 miles
  • 2023 – 26,709 miles
  • 2022 – 26,506 miles
  • 2021 – 26,281 miles
  • 2020 – 26,042 miles
  • 2019 – 25,544 miles
  • 2018 – 25,222 miles
  • 2017 – 27,496 miles
  • 2016 – 23,769 miles
  • 2015 – 22,092 miles
  • 2014 – 20,315 miles
  • 2012 – 16,317 miles
  • 2011 – 14,689 miles
  • 2007 – 6,384 miles
  • 2006 – 2,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,914 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,914 miles (+205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    26,914 miles
    Test number
    633711621699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass26,709 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    26,709 miles
    Test number
    196126462195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail26,707 miles (+201)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,707 miles
    Test number
    424028031226
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass26,506 miles (+225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    26,506 miles
    Test number
    928725687554
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers do not return to a "parked" position
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp dip switch intermittent operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass26,281 miles (+239)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,281 miles
    Test number
    419792416698
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass26,042 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    26,042 miles
    Test number
    453167329244
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail26,042 miles (+498)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,042 miles
    Test number
    491375178980
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass25,544 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,544 miles
    Test number
    284291244820
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail25,539 miles (+317)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,539 miles
    Test number
    987871814588
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass25,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,222 miles
    Test number
    516669678370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering gaiter twisted

  11. Fail25,222 miles (-2,274)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,222 miles
    Test number
    141301920209
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing centre rear (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering gaiter twisted

  12. Pass27,496 miles (+2,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,496 miles
    Test number
    330396822662
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  13. Fail24,791 miles (+1,022)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,791 miles
    Test number
    383673654326
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  14. Pass23,769 miles (+1,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    23,769 miles
    Test number
    172857458430
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

  15. Pass22,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    22,092 miles
    Test number
    815625155062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail22,092 miles (+1,777)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,092 miles
    Test number
    879775855036
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass20,315 miles (+3,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,315 miles
    Test number
    315445954093
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass16,317 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,317 miles
    Test number
    429584652241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,316 miles (+1,627)3 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,316 miles
    Test number
    997754942219
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOffside rear brake back plaTE CONTAMINATED IN B/FLUID

  20. Pass14,689 miles (+8,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    14,689 miles
    Test number
    188694101217
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass6,384 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    6,384 miles
    Test number
    352432717336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass2,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    2,170 miles
    Test number
    174265116348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2 GAR

What vehicle is registration 2 GAR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 GAR on a red and black petrol Marlin Berlinetta first used on 30 Dec 1984. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2 GAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2 GAR expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2 GAR?
The MOT on 2 GAR expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2 GAR done?
2 GAR was recorded at 26,914 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 1,422 miles a year.
Has 2 GAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 GAR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 2 GAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 2 GAR find?
2 GAR passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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