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Marcos Mantula

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,528 cc

J8 APTMOT history

J8 APT is a red petrol Marcos Mantula first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 44,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
44,671 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 APT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Marcos
Model
Mantula
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 APT was last recorded at 44,671 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Dec 2011: 3,140 miles, lower than 28,822 miles on 10 Dec 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
44,612 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,671 miles
  • 2025 – 44,355 miles
  • 2024 – 41,701 miles
  • 2023 – 41,399 miles
  • 2022 – 41,101 miles
  • 2021 – 40,993 miles
  • 2019 – 40,516 miles
  • 2018 – 39,949 miles
  • 2017 – 39,268 miles
  • 2013 – 37,513 miles
  • 2012 – 33,617 miles
  • 2011 – 3,140 miles
  • 2010 – 28,822 miles
  • 2008 – 28,055 miles
  • 2007 – 26,199 miles
  • 2006 – 26,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,671 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,671 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    44,671 miles
    Test number
    936570320979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,612 miles (+257)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,612 miles
    Test number
    354938664846
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass44,355 miles (+2,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    44,355 miles
    Test number
    218428426328
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just efficient

  4. Pass41,701 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    41,701 miles
    Test number
    899583680185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,399 miles (+298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    41,399 miles
    Test number
    899453641078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight flat spot

  6. Pass41,101 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    41,101 miles
    Test number
    912220087524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,993 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    40,993 miles
    Test number
    177314400144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,516 miles (+567)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,516 miles
    Test number
    147671111843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance just on requirement

  9. Pass39,949 miles (+681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,949 miles
    Test number
    986467135234
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just meet legal requirement
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade poor

  10. Pass39,268 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,268 miles
    Test number
    615443132869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,513 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,513 miles
    Test number
    737027643364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,617 miles (+30,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,617 miles
    Test number
    329615342386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass3,140 miles (-25,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    3,140 miles
    Test number
    386080241390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass28,822 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,822 miles
    Test number
    502454240330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,055 miles (+167)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,055 miles
    Test number
    542009218362
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Fail27,888 miles (+1,689)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,888 miles
    Test number
    583992368247
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass26,199 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,199 miles
    Test number
    230551527196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass26,108 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,108 miles
    Test number
    682429036145
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  19. Fail26,105 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,105 miles
    Test number
    201999436104
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteBattery insecure

Questions about J8 APT

Does J8 APT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 APT is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 APT?
The MOT on J8 APT is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 APT done?
J8 APT was recorded at 44,671 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 933 miles a year.
Has J8 APT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 APT has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 APT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 APT find?
J8 APT passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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