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D520 ALR

1987 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,473 mi
Last recorded32,473 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Marcos Mantula29,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD520 ALR
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 32,473 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,177 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,134 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 32,134 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant leaking

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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D520 ALR is a 1987 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 D520 ALR, 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 D520 ALR registered?

D520 ALR is a 1987 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 2 March 1987.

Is D520 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D520 ALR 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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