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G23 VML

1989 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,536 mi
Last recorded33,536 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Marcos Mantula31,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 VML
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 33,536 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 33,273 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 33,183 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 33,154 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Leaking System (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Pattern slopes down drastically (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure Fuel Line in boot area (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Brake Light Switch (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering - Looks inside rack

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable rubbed on rear diff (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 33,016 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 32,800 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 32,607 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,397 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,150 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,841 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering column top bush

Fail 13 Jul 2017 31,841 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,545 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,122 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,757 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,674 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,157 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,754 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,141 miles

slight misting of oil on both os and nsr axle hubs

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,893 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,275 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,559 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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G23 VML is a 1989 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G23 VML, 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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G23 VML is a 1989 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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