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F249 BNV

1989 Marcos Mantula

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,813 mi
Last recorded14,813 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Marcos Mantula31,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF249 BNV
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 14,813 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 14,807 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 13,876 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 12,666 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 12,665 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 11,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 10,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 9,931 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 9,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2006 2,524 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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F249 BNV is a 1989 Marcos Mantula in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F249 BNV, 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 F249 BNV registered?

F249 BNV is a 1989 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F249 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F249 BNV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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