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F984 CGN

1988 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Marcos Mantula28,473 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF984 CGN
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Lower Trunnion has slight play

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Lower Trunnion has slight play

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear offside rear wheel slight movement

Pass 27 Jun 2019

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 195/55/15 worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 195/55/15 worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017
Pass 4 May 2016
Fail 4 May 2016

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2013

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

Pass 26 May 2012
Pass 31 May 2011

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010
Fail 13 May 2009

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

speedo not fitted

Pass 13 May 2009

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

speedo not fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre wall starting to perish (205/55/15)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,411 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 11,411 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F984 CGN is a 1988 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F984 CGN, 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 F984 CGN registered?

F984 CGN is a 1988 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 21 September 1988.

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