MOT Status
ValidMileage
63,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear rear diff leaking oil
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake has low reading
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake has low reading
nearside rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
gearbox oil leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
coolant leak
engine oil leak
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Oil leak
diff noisey
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Oil leak
diff noisey
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the Marcos Mantula?
Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J2 SPK is a 1992 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 1992 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 24,396 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 J2 SPK, 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 34 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J2 SPK registered?
J2 SPK is a 1992 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 14 January 1992.
Is J2 SPK safe to buy?
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