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Q466FRU

1984 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,978 mi
Last recorded53,978 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ466FRU
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 53,978 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 53,585 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 53,518 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 53,358 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 52,926 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,881 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,544 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,858 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,548 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 42,548 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,726 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,726 miles

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

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

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 2 Apr 2012 39,812 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 39,812 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 38,844 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 37,576 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,360 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 35,604 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 34,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 33,510 miles
Pass 20 May 2005

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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Q466FRU is a 1984 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Q466FRU, 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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Q466FRU is a 1984 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 10 September 1984.

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