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Q839MHK

1988 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,641 mi
Last recorded28,641 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Marcos Mantula28,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ839MHK
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,641 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,640 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 28,640 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Q839MHK is a 1988 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Q839MHK, 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 Q839MHK registered?

Q839MHK is a 1988 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 6 October 1988.

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The MOT history for Q839MHK shows 3 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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