CarVerify

Free Car Check

E952 DGS

1988 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,917 mi
Last recorded46,917 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Marcos Mantula28,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Marcos
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE952 DGS
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 46,917 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 46,056 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight pay ()

Pass 5 Jul 2023 43,990 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 43,975 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 43,035 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 42,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 40,330 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 39,934 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 39,916 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,589 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,724 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,683 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 34,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,856 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,353 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 32,329 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,605 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 31,605 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,930 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,985 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,621 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,046 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 26,261 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
Full Marcos Mantula reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E952 DGS?

You can check the full history of E952 DGS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E952 DGS registered?

E952 DGS is a 1988 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E952 DGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E952 DGS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E952 DGS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E952 DGS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.