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M878 BYJ

1994 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

13,147 mi
Last recorded13,147 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Marcos Mantula10,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 BYJ
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 13,147 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 12,923 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 12,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 12,409 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 12,208 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 11,961 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 11,805 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 11,124 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 11,001 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 10,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 10,419 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,308 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 8,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,456 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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M878 BYJ is a 1994 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M878 BYJ, 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 M878 BYJ registered?

M878 BYJ is a 1994 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M878 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M878 BYJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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