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M299 CFG

1994 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

12,967 mi
Last recorded12,967 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Marcos Mantula10,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 CFG
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 12,967 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 12,878 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 12,878 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 12,455 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 12,306 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 12,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 12,038 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 12,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 11,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 11,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 11,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 11,247 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 11,052 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shocker mounting fouling on chassis

Offside Rear Upper shocker mounting fouling on chassis

Fail 6 Aug 2018 11,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper shocker mounting fouling on chassis

Offside Rear Upper shocker mounting fouling on chassis

Pass 16 Aug 2017 10,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 10,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 10,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 10,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre side wall grooved and weakened

Pass 31 Jul 2015 10,298 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 10,153 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 10,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 28 Jun 2013 9,662 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 9,661 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 9,421 miles

both dipped headlamps dim whem main beam selected

rear shox foul wheels when jacked

Fail 22 Jun 2012 9,384 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both dipped headlamps dim whem main beam selected

condensation on o/s lens

rear shox foul wheels when jacked

Pass 11 Jun 2011 9,165 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 801 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 26 miles

new speedo head fitted old miles 08384

Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,319 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 7,315 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M299 CFG is a 1994 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1994 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 10,697 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 M299 CFG, 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 32 years old, this Marcos Mantula is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M299 CFG registered?

M299 CFG is a 1994 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M299 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M299 CFG shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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