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K701 NAE

1993 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

570 mi
Last recorded570 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1993 Marcos Mantula12,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK701 NAE
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 570 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 547 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 531 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 531 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 523 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 511 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 494 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 474 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2015 271 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 8 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 8 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 17,552 miles

Exhaust rear section mounting broken

Fog lamp switch deteriorated

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside door handle faulty

Offside reverse lamp not illuminating

Steering column lower bearing play

Steering column upper and lower knuckle joints slight freeplay

Pass 18 Nov 2010 17,552 miles

Exhaust rear section mounting broken

Fog lamp switch deteriorated

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside door handle faulty

Offside reverse lamp not illuminating

Steering column lower bearing play

Steering column upper and lower knuckle joints slight freeplay

Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 16,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 15,432 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 15,428 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K701 NAE is a 1993 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K701 NAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K701 NAE registered?

K701 NAE is a 1993 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 6 January 1993.

Is K701 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K701 NAE 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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