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Q718VAB

1995 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,403 mi
Last recorded28,403 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ718VAB
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 28,403 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 27,959 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 27,261 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 26,988 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 26,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 25,798 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 25,309 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 25,209 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,055 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,925 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,283 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter starting to perish

Offside Front Upper shocker bush starting to split

Fail 28 Aug 2014 21,559 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,559 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 20,693 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,068 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 19,078 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,930 miles

both front bottom shocker bushes have slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,219 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 9,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 6,864 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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Q718VAB is a 1995 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Q718VAB, 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 31 years old, this Marcos Mantula is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q718VAB registered?

Q718VAB is a 1995 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 3 July 1995.

Is Q718VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q718VAB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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