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Q869FAD

1986 Marcos Mantula

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,811 mi
Last recorded28,811 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Marcos Mantula41,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ869FAD
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 28,811 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 28,742 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 28,628 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,323 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 28,320 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 28,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,856 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,413 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,773 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 26,714 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 26,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 26,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Q869FAD is a 1986 Marcos Mantula in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 Q869FAD, 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 Q869FAD registered?

Q869FAD is a 1986 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 3 July 1986.

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The MOT history for Q869FAD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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