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Q257RRP

1998 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,275 mi
Last recorded1,275 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ257RRP
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 1,275 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 886 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 861 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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Q257RRP is a 1998 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q257RRP, 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 28 years old, this Marcos Mantula is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q257RRP registered?

Q257RRP is a 1998 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is Q257RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q257RRP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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