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Q964HCP

1988 Marcos Mantula

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,188 mi
Last recorded4,188 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Marcos Mantula28,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ964HCP
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2024 4,188 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation resting on exhaust (1.1.15 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering colum very close to frame

under body frame slight rust

Pass 24 Jun 2023 4,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 4,070 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pipe s clipped with cable tyes

Pass 28 Aug 2019 4,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 3,840 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 3,836 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 3,581 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 3,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 2,924 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 2,344 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 2,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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Q964HCP is a 1988 Marcos Mantula in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Q964HCP, 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 Q964HCP registered?

Q964HCP is a 1988 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 12 August 1988.

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