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B652 LRA

1985 Marcos Mantula

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,385 mi
Last recorded13,385 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Marcos Mantula20,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB652 LRA
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,385 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 12,260 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 12,257 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 11,327 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 10,689 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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B652 LRA is a 1985 Marcos Mantula in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,942 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 B652 LRA, 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 41 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B652 LRA registered?

B652 LRA is a 1985 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B652 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B652 LRA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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