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F749 SRX

1989 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,132 mi
Last recorded1,132 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Marcos Mantula31,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF749 SRX
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 1,132 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 98,048 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 94,540 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 91,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 89,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 87,492 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 85,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 81,658 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 78,111 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 75,444 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,467 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 68,232 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 64,677 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 61,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2012 59,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 57,258 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 54,842 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 51,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 49,181 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2007 46,314 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2006 42,824 miles

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

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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F749 SRX is a 1989 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 F749 SRX, 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 F749 SRX registered?

F749 SRX is a 1989 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 17 April 1989.

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