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R58 DFS

1997 Marcos Mantula

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,784 mi
Last recorded54,784 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 DFS
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,784 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,995 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,448 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 48,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 45,642 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 47,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 47,559 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,599 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 45,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,490 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,105 miles

Entire chassis has surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 39,969 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 39,969 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.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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R58 DFS is a 1997 Marcos Mantula in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R58 DFS, 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 29 years old, this Marcos Mantula is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R58 DFS registered?

R58 DFS is a 1997 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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