MOT Status
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46,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight pay ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive between sump and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage from diff (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive between sump and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage from diff (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Marcos Mantula?
Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
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E952 DGS is a 1988 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 E952 DGS, 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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E952 DGS is a 1988 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 26 February 1988.
Is E952 DGS safe to buy?
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