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Q208MNO

1989 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

17,461 mi
Last recorded17,461 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Marcos Mantula31,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ208MNO
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 17,461 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front space frame corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 29 Jun 2026 17,461 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front space frame corroded not in prescribed area

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 17,343 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 17,288 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

drivers seat belt slow to return

Fail 2 Jul 2024 17,288 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure x 2 (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 17,141 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 17,029 miles

Central Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

number plate light dim

Fail 4 Jul 2022 17,029 miles

Central Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

number plate light dim

Pass 2 Jul 2021 16,910 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 16,743 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front tyres touching inner wheel arches slightly

Fail 13 May 2020 16,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front tyres touching inner wheel arches slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,533 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking (3.5.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pump damp but not obviously leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2017 16,533 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking (3.5.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pump damp but not obviously leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2016 16,445 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 16,442 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,417 miles

Clutch cable rubbing on steering shaft

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 16,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Clutch cable rubbing on steering shaft

Coolant leak

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 16,414 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle structure corroded

Vehicles interior incomplete

Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,389 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,203 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 15,523 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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Q208MNO is a 1989 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1989 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 31,122 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 Q208MNO, 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 37 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q208MNO is a 1989 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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