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Q490SAV

2008 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

3,875 mi
Last recorded3,875 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ490SAV
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 3,875 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 3,782 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 3,774 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 3,758 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 3,722 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 3,588 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 3,429 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 3,300 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 3,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 3,183 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 3,068 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 2,859 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 2,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2012 2,593 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 2,092 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 2,092 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 1,434 miles

O/s/r wheel has slight bind.

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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Q490SAV is a 2008 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Q490SAV, 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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What year was Q490SAV registered?

Q490SAV is a 2008 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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The MOT history for Q490SAV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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