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Q931VMD

1986 Marcos Mantula

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,484 mi
Last recorded78,484 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Marcos Mantula41,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ931VMD
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,484 miles

Advise slight play n/s/f steering rod

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,470 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,459 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 78,215 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 78,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

Fail 7 Jan 2017 78,178 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,146 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 78,103 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,906 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,546 miles

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

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

steering column noisey in operation

Fail 17 Oct 2011 77,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

steering column noisey in operation

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,124 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 77,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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Q931VMD is a 1986 Marcos Mantula in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 41,283 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Q931VMD, 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 40 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q931VMD registered?

Q931VMD is a 1986 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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