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Q718JKP

1989 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,121 mi
Last recorded40,121 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Marcos Mantula31,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ718JKP
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,121 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,260 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 37,159 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 37,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,191 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 35,191 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Q718JKP is a 1989 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q718JKP, 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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What year was Q718JKP registered?

Q718JKP is a 1989 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is Q718JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q718JKP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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