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C261 TAN

1986 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,411 mi
Last recorded57,411 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 Marcos Mantula41,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC261 TAN
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,411 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,615 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 46,252 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 46,252 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

c.o emission readings very low

Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,215 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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C261 TAN is a 1986 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 41,283 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C261 TAN, 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 40 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C261 TAN registered?

C261 TAN is a 1986 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C261 TAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C261 TAN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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