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E10 RLS

1990 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

6,764 mi
Last recorded6,764 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Marcos Mantula39,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 RLS
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 6,764 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 6,616 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower trunnion bearing has slight play.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 6,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swival pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 6,251 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 6,132 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 5,805 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 5,374 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 5,238 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 5,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on wheel on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on wheel on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside slight loos of grease from steering rack boot

Pass 5 Jun 2015 4,451 miles

Some play at front nearside lower trunnion,and at bush to wishbone.

Fail 28 May 2015 4,445 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Some play at front nearside lower trunnion,and at bush to wishbone.

Pass 22 May 2014 4,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2014 4,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 3,033 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 2,332 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 2,332 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,601 miles

parking brake just meets limits

Fail 6 Apr 2009 97,601 miles

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear wheel bearing not tested.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 99,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s and o/s head ligh aim wrong image

o/s rear wheel rubbin on coil spring with suspension hanging

Pass 18 Mar 2008 97,555 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 97,545 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2006 92,762 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 92,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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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E10 RLS is a 1990 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1990 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 39,687 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 E10 RLS, 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 36 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E10 RLS is a 1990 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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