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M553 BEU

1994 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,866 mi
Last recorded8,866 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Marcos Mantula10,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 BEU
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2025 8,866 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2024 8,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 8,737 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 8,289 miles

nearside rear handbrake effort weak

Pass 2 May 2018 8,099 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2016 7,770 miles

nearside rear handbrake effort weak

offside front wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 6,531 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 5,424 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 5,011 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 4,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 4,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 3,654 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 May 2006 2,972 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on outer edges close to limit

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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M553 BEU is a 1994 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 10,697 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 M553 BEU, 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 32 years old, this Marcos Mantula is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M553 BEU registered?

M553 BEU is a 1994 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M553 BEU safe to buy?

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