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Q503VHR

1988 Marcos Mantula

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,418 mi
Last recorded30,418 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Marcos Mantula28,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ503VHR
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 30,418 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 30,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 29,874 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 29,870 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,395 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 28,473 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,592 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 27,227 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,524 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,683 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 24,991 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 24,979 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Slight bind on offside rear brake when jacked up

Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,875 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 23,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear nearside brake binding slightly after brake test.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 22,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 21,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 19,973 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 19,896 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 19,359 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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Q503VHR is a 1988 Marcos Mantula in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1988 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 28,473 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 Q503VHR, 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 38 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q503VHR registered?

Q503VHR is a 1988 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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