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M314 CEU

1994 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,083 mi
Last recorded36,083 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Marcos Mantula10,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM314 CEU
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 36,083 miles

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

Parking brake performance only just meets requirements indicating parking brake needs adjustment or repair.

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

some corrosion in chassis side rails.

Pass 26 Jan 2019 35,995 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 35,883 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,330 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 35,330 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,550 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,428 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,581 miles

front seats fixed from factory, pedal originals

slight corrosion and pitting to offside siderail

vehicle was presented with 2 front number plates fitted, full size fitted in front screen in an upright position

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,122 miles

OIL LEAKS FROM UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,366 miles

OIL LEAKS TO UNDERSIDE IF VEHICLE

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,443 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 30,443 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,958 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,119 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 29,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 26,950 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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M314 CEU is a 1994 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M314 CEU, 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 M314 CEU registered?

M314 CEU is a 1994 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 7 October 1994.

Is M314 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M314 CEU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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