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J8 APT

1993 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,671 mi
Last recorded44,671 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Marcos Mantula12,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 APT
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 44,671 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 44,612 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,355 miles

hand brake only just efficient

Pass 11 Apr 2024 41,701 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 41,399 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight flat spot

Pass 26 Apr 2022 41,101 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 40,993 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 40,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake performance just on requirement

Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,949 miles

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

handbrake just meet legal requirement

offside wiper blade poor

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,268 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,513 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,617 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 3,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 28,822 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 27,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 26,199 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 26,108 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

battery insecure

Fail 19 May 2006 26,105 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

battery insecure

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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J8 APT is a 1993 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1993 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 12,150 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 J8 APT, 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 33 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J8 APT registered?

J8 APT is a 1993 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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