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C249 VDD

1985 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

59,506 mi
Last recorded59,506 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Marcos Mantula20,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC249 VDD
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,035 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 57,494 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,207 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,245 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 53,543 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2012 52,688 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,225 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,250 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 50,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,665 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,759 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,128 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 45,241 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 44,458 miles

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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C249 VDD is a 1985 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C249 VDD, 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.

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What year was C249 VDD registered?

C249 VDD is a 1985 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C249 VDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C249 VDD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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