MOT Status
ValidMileage
44,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
hand brake only just efficient
Offside Front tyre has slight flat spot
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
handbrake just meet legal requirement
offside wiper blade poor
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
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)
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)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
battery insecure
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is J8 APT safe to buy?
The MOT history for J8 APT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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