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Q883VAM

1985 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,080 mi
Last recorded53,080 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Marcos Mantula20,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ883VAM
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 53,080 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 53,072 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,043 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 52,838 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 52,491 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,012 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,727 miles

front number plate cut down

Fail 11 Jul 2015 51,707 miles

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.

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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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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