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Q281UKG

1991 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,980 mi
Last recorded19,980 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Marcos Mantula24,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ281UKG
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 19,980 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 19,560 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 19,130 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 18,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 18,694 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 18,461 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 17,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 17,026 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 15,919 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 14,825 miles

play in steering rack (inner joints)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 13,985 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 13,397 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,191 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s handbrake reading slightly low

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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Q281UKG is a 1991 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1991 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 24,346 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 Q281UKG, 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 35 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q281UKG registered?

Q281UKG is a 1991 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 7 June 1991.

Is Q281UKG safe to buy?

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