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VHJ 158H

1970 Marcos Mantula

Green Petrol 3093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,784 mi
Last recorded43,784 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 158H
MakeMarcos
ModelMantula
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,093cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 43,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,169 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 43,169 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

possible slight fluid leak offside rear brake area

Pass 17 Apr 2018 42,649 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened park brake (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight wear evident drivers seat belt webbing

Fail 16 Apr 2018 42,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened park brake (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight wear evident drivers seat belt webbing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,329 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 42,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,099 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,698 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,449 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,310 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,352 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,796 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 31,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,208 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 29,788 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,335 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,923 miles

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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VHJ 158H is a 1970 Marcos Mantula in Green with a 3,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VHJ 158H, 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 56 years old, this Marcos Mantula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VHJ 158H is a 1970 Marcos Mantula, first registered on 15 April 1970.

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