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Q194CGU

2008 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,560 mi
Last recorded1,560 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ194CGU
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 1,560 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 15,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 1,512 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 1,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 1,084 miles

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 1,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 596 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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Q194CGU is a 2008 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Q194CGU, 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 18 years old, this Marcos Mantula is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q194CGU is a 2008 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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