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Q531WJR

1987 Marcos Mantula

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,725 mi
Last recorded23,725 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Marcos Mantula29,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ531WJR
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 23,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 23,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,232 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 23,230 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,184 miles

slight play in steering column uj

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,132 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,194 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,192 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 19,191 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,827 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 17,038 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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Q531WJR is a 1987 Marcos Mantula in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 29,340 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 Q531WJR, 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 39 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q531WJR registered?

Q531WJR is a 1987 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 24 September 1987.

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