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CRZ 8496

1983 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

24,200 mi
Last recorded24,200 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
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Stolen
Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRZ 8496
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 24,200 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot and hand (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 24,118 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 24,006 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 24,000 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 23,757 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 23,420 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 23,372 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 22,853 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,408 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 21,307 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,715 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 20,240 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 19,863 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,163 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,648 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 17,750 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,287 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 15,535 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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CRZ 8496 is a 1983 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 CRZ 8496, 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 43 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CRZ 8496?

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What year was CRZ 8496 registered?

CRZ 8496 is a 1983 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is CRZ 8496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRZ 8496 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CRZ 8496 have outstanding finance?

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