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H54 BJS

1990 Marcos Mantula

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,108 mi
Last recorded54,108 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Marcos Mantula39,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH54 BJS
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 54,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 53,352 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 52,762 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 51,446 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,218 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,744 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 50,613 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,852 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,335 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,118 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,720 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 48,700 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,662 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear offside diff seal weeping

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,369 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,962 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,503 miles

corrosion to brake discs,chassis,suspension mounts/components

Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,503 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to brake discs,chassis,suspension mounts/components

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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H54 BJS is a 1990 Marcos Mantula in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1990 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 39,687 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 H54 BJS, 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 36 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H54 BJS registered?

H54 BJS is a 1990 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H54 BJS safe to buy?

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