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K821 SDF

1992 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,899 mi
Last recorded25,899 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Marcos Mantula24,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK821 SDF
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,899 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,876 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 25,678 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,678 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 25,678 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 25,119 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 24,995 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 24,553 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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K821 SDF is a 1992 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K821 SDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K821 SDF registered?

K821 SDF is a 1992 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K821 SDF safe to buy?

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