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H989 XAU

1990 Marcos Mantula

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,580 mi
Last recorded17,580 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Marcos Mantula39,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 XAU
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 17,580 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 17,563 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 17,537 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 17,537 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

orange warning light on dash goes out when revved

Pass 20 Apr 2016 17,523 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
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H989 XAU is a 1990 Marcos Mantula in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H989 XAU, 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.

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What year was H989 XAU registered?

H989 XAU is a 1990 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is H989 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H989 XAU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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