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K862 DJB

1992 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,393 mi
Last recorded10,393 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Marcos Mantula24,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK862 DJB
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 10,393 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 10,335 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 10,312 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 10,280 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 10,277 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 10,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 10,229 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 10,228 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 10,103 miles

Wipers smear

Fail 18 Dec 2018 10,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Wipers smear

Pass 12 Jan 2018 9,550 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 9,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 May 2017 9,406 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 8,951 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 8,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2014 8,426 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 7,789 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 7,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight free play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 5,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2010 4,781 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 3,552 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 2,938 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2008 2,915 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 2,891 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 1,251 miles

dip beam has reduced output

left hand rack end bush has slight play

right hand front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 21 May 2007 1,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2006 278 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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K862 DJB is a 1992 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K862 DJB, 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 K862 DJB registered?

K862 DJB is a 1992 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 16 December 1992.

Is K862 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K862 DJB shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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