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B944 FMR

1985 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,430 mi
Last recorded66,430 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2005
Typical for 1985 Marcos Mantula20,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB944 FMR
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2005 66,430 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 66,430 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B944 FMR is a 1985 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,942 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 B944 FMR, 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 41 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B944 FMR registered?

B944 FMR is a 1985 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B944 FMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B944 FMR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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