MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel pipe leaking pipe from carb leaking fuel onto the floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
front number plate cut down
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate cut down
How Reliable is the Marcos Mantula?
Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q883VAM is a 1985 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1985 Marcos Mantula models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,942 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 Q883VAM, 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 41 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was Q883VAM registered?
Q883VAM is a 1985 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 December 1985.
Is Q883VAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for Q883VAM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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