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Q949UGL

1987 Marcos Mantula

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,115 mi
Last recorded6,115 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Marcos Mantula29,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ949UGL
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 6,115 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 5,332 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 5,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested no dips working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2015 5,059 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 4,695 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 4,153 miles

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

emmissions done by default at 2000 rpm

slight play n/s/f lower suspension trunion

Pass 28 Jun 2011 3,799 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 3,796 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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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Q949UGL is a 1987 Marcos Mantula in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Q949UGL, 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 Q949UGL registered?

Q949UGL is a 1987 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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