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Q890JKO

1987 Marcos Mantula

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,618 mi
Last recorded6,618 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Marcos Mantula29,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ890JKO
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 6,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 5,872 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 4,612 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 2,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 2,571 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 2,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 1,811 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 80 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,182 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 44,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Q890JKO is a 1987 Marcos Mantula in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 Q890JKO, 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 Q890JKO registered?

Q890JKO is a 1987 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is Q890JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q890JKO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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