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A4 BWA

1989 Marcos Mantula

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,029 mi
Last recorded58,029 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Marcos Mantula31,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BWA
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 58,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Lower trunnion

Pass 24 May 2024 57,283 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 56,736 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,822 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 55,163 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 55,163 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,549 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 54,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,344 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 52,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Aug 2014 52,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2013 51,894 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r axle seal leaking

slight play n/s rack

Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r axle seal leaking

slight play n/s rack

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 50,391 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Marcos Mantula?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
Stop lamp not working 24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 18
brake binding 17
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A4 BWA is a 1989 Marcos Mantula in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1989 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 31,122 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Marcos Mantula fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 BWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Marcos Mantula typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 BWA registered?

A4 BWA is a 1989 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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