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G116 ATR

1990 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,589 mi
Last recorded26,589 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Marcos Mantula39,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 ATR
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 26,589 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake

Pass 1 Jun 2023 26,578 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake effort

Pass 16 May 2022 26,483 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear handbrake effort

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,474 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front suspension slight play

rear brakes efforts

Pass 15 May 2019 26,193 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake effort

offside steering rack worn

wipers operation

Pass 8 May 2018 25,799 miles

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

handbrake effort

offside steering rack wear

wipers operation

Fail 8 May 2018 25,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

handbrake effort

offside steering rack wear

wipers operation

Pass 15 May 2017 25,342 miles

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

footbrake pedal condition

handbrake effort

rear petrol pipe condition

wipers operation

Fail 15 May 2017 25,342 miles

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

Track rod end loose both (2.2.B.1d)

footbrake pedal condition

handbrake effort

rear petrol pipe condition

wipers operation

Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,628 miles

battery insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2012 24,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,396 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 24,396 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2010 24,200 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 24,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,012 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 23,012 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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G116 ATR is a 1990 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G116 ATR, 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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What year was G116 ATR registered?

G116 ATR is a 1990 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G116 ATR safe to buy?

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