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Q80GDH

1987 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

45,912 mi
Last recorded45,912 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1987 Marcos Mantula29,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ80GDH
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 45,912 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 45,912 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,774 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,689 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,552 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 45,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump fowling steering (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,430 miles

engine running poor

Fail 21 Jun 2016 45,430 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine running poor

Fail 24 Jun 2015 45,331 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,331 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,192 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 45,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

indicators flash slow

Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,045 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 44,963 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,963 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,750 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 44,750 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 44,555 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,555 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,021 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,788 miles

hc high

Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,162 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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Q80GDH is a 1987 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1987 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 29,340 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 Q80GDH, 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 39 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q80GDH registered?

Q80GDH is a 1987 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 10 July 1987.

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