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E132 WEX

1988 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,498 mi
Last recorded5,498 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Marcos Mantula28,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE132 WEX
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 5,498 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 5,498 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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E132 WEX is a 1988 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 28,473 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 E132 WEX, 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 38 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E132 WEX registered?

E132 WEX is a 1988 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E132 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E132 WEX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E132 WEX have outstanding finance?

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