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Q738WRX

1986 Marcos Mantula

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,907 mi
Last recorded71,907 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Marcos Mantula41,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ738WRX
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,907 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,398 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres are wearing on inner treads

Fail 4 Jun 2015 71,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres are wearing on inner treads

Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,724 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 69,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 67,191 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 67,191 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 64,940 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,797 miles

Centre Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,887 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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Q738WRX is a 1986 Marcos Mantula in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 41,283 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 Q738WRX, 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 40 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q738WRX registered?

Q738WRX is a 1986 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 28 November 1986.

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