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K1 OGP

1993 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,825 mi
Last recorded22,825 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Marcos Mantula12,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 OGP
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 22,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 21,986 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 20,752 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 19,531 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 17,777 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 16,552 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 15,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 15,174 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 14,985 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,483 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,270 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 12,031 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,702 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,775 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 7,918 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 7,918 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

N/S/Washer jet not working

joint holding steering u/j has play in it

Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,340 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 6,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 4,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 2,807 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 2,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K1 OGP is a 1993 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1993 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 12,150 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 K1 OGP, 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 33 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K1 OGP registered?

K1 OGP is a 1993 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 16 June 1993.

Is K1 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K1 OGP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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