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Q438BAL

1989 Marcos Mantula

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,882 mi
Last recorded14,882 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Marcos Mantula31,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ438BAL
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 14,882 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 14,662 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 14,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 14,051 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 13,913 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 13,676 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 13,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 12,618 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 10,670 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 8,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 6,468 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 5,239 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 1,681 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 519 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 3 miles

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

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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Q438BAL is a 1989 Marcos Mantula in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 31,122 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 Q438BAL, 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 37 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q438BAL registered?

Q438BAL is a 1989 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 15 May 1989.

Is Q438BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q438BAL shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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