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J834 KAM

1992 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

33,473 mi
Last recorded33,473 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Marcos Mantula24,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ834 KAM
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,912cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 33,473 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,332 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 33,331 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 33,043 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 33,043 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 32,459 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 32,360 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 31,555 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,676 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 30,655 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,179 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 29,463 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,463 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,107 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,590 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,760 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,383 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J834 KAM is a 1992 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J834 KAM, 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 J834 KAM registered?

J834 KAM is a 1992 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J834 KAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J834 KAM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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