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J2 SPK

1992 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

63,578 mi
Last recorded63,578 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Marcos Mantula24,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 SPK
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 63,578 miles

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))

Fail 6 May 2025 63,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 63,147 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,827 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,076 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 60,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,773 miles

nearside rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 58,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2018 58,157 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,273 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,612 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,139 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,125 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,291 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

diff noisey

Fail 12 Sep 2014 51,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,390 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 49,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,062 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 48,038 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,856 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 46,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,045 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 45,027 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,034 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 41,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,462 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,660 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,168 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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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?

The MOT history for J2 SPK shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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