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Q172JBW

1984 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,670 mi
Last recorded24,670 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ172JBW
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 May 2016 24,670 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,455 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,089 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 23,856 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 23,117 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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Q172JBW is a 1984 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Q172JBW, 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 42 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q172JBW registered?

Q172JBW is a 1984 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 July 1984.

Is Q172JBW safe to buy?

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