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Q597VHR

1988 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,956 mi
Last recorded6,956 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Marcos Mantula28,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ597VHR
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 6,956 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 4,288 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,549 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 3,549 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 2,348 miles

some movement found in nearside front hub but not excessive

very small amount of reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 1 Dec 2005 37 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 30 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

AIR FILTER DISCONNECTED

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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Q597VHR is a 1988 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 28,473 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 Q597VHR, 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 38 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q597VHR registered?

Q597VHR is a 1988 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is Q597VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q597VHR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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