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J454 KRP

1991 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,967 mi
Last recorded65,967 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Marcos Mantula24,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ454 KRP
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 65,967 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 65,958 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 65,615 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 65,610 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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J454 KRP is a 1991 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 24,346 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 J454 KRP, 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 35 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J454 KRP registered?

J454 KRP is a 1991 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 25 September 1991.

Is J454 KRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J454 KRP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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