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B11 RCS

1990 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 4550cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,759 mi
Last recorded53,759 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Marcos Mantula39,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Marcos
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 RCS
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,550cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 53,759 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 52,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 52,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,772 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 50,115 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,696 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,170 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 48,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016
Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,577 miles

slight brake bind from front brakes

slight play in rack ends

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,145 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,472 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,978 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,701 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,193 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,299 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 42,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,869 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,197 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,416 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 40,757 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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B11 RCS is a 1990 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 4,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1990 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 39,687 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 B11 RCS, 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 36 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 B11 RCS registered?

B11 RCS is a 1990 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is B11 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 RCS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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