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H977 BTU

1990 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,733 mi
Last recorded69,733 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2006
Typical for 1990 Marcos Mantula39,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH977 BTU
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,733 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 69,722 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H977 BTU is a 1990 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H977 BTU, 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 H977 BTU registered?

H977 BTU is a 1990 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is H977 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H977 BTU 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.

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