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Marlin Cabrio

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,999 cc

R389 HPNMOT history

R389 HPN is a red petrol Marlin Cabrio first used on 9 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 32,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
32,582 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 HPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Marlin
Model
Cabrio
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
9 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 HPN was last recorded at 32,582 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,541 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,582 miles
  • 2025 – 32,541 miles
  • 2022 – 32,488 miles
  • 2021 – 32,434 miles
  • 2019 – 32,194 miles
  • 2018 – 32,051 miles
  • 2017 – 31,984 miles
  • 2016 – 31,906 miles
  • 2015 – 31,792 miles
  • 2014 – 30,056 miles
  • 2013 – 29,056 miles
  • 2012 – 27,160 miles
  • 2011 – 25,679 miles
  • 2010 – 25,338 miles
  • 2007 – 25,316 miles
  • 2006 – 24,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,582 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body sealed.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,582 miles (+41)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    32,582 miles
    Test number
    314793558384
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body sealed.

  2. Pass32,541 miles (+53)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    32,541 miles
    Test number
    962491973673
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY COVERED WITH UNDER SEAL

  3. Pass32,488 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    32,488 miles
    Test number
    235345807168
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered with underseal

  4. Pass32,434 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    32,434 miles
    Test number
    813495310246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail32,434 miles (+240)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,434 miles
    Test number
    151687374983
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass32,194 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,194 miles
    Test number
    536824064235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,051 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    32,051 miles
    Test number
    681145098482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,984 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,984 miles
    Test number
    540439401381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,906 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,906 miles
    Test number
    226841226924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,792 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,792 miles
    Test number
    545476100011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,056 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,056 miles
    Test number
    455211654272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,056 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,056 miles
    Test number
    356439053239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,160 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,160 miles
    Test number
    225524792121
    • NoteVisual emissions test only carried out per inspection manual 7.3- page 6

  14. Fail27,140 miles (+1,461)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,140 miles
    Test number
    578688482170
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  15. Pass25,679 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,679 miles
    Test number
    278304561426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,338 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,338 miles
    Test number
    282780970162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,316 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,316 miles
    Test number
    640424317294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,818 miles
    Test number
    322594546134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R389 HPN

Does R389 HPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 HPN is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R389 HPN?
The MOT on R389 HPN is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R389 HPN done?
R389 HPN was recorded at 32,582 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 387 miles a year.
Has R389 HPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 HPN has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on R389 HPN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R389 HPN find?
R389 HPN passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear rear fog lamp insecure; exhaust noisy, and 2 more.

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