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Marcos Manta RAY

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,600 cc

T85 LAMMOT history

T85 LAM is a silver petrol Marcos Manta RAY first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 27,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2025
Mileage
27,800 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 LAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Marcos
Model
Manta RAY
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 LAM was last recorded at 27,800 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,652 miles · 16 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
148 miles
Average per year
628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 27,800 miles
  • 2023 – 27,652 miles
  • 2022 – 27,467 miles
  • 2021 – 27,250 miles
  • 2019 – 26,898 miles
  • 2018 – 26,857 miles
  • 2017 – 26,556 miles
  • 2016 – 26,304 miles
  • 2015 – 24,767 miles
  • 2014 – 24,655 miles
  • 2012 – 23,078 miles
  • 2011 – 21,963 miles
  • 2010 – 19,382 miles
  • 2009 – 16,577 miles
  • 2007 – 16,263 miles
  • 2005 – 15,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,800 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.

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,800 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    27,800 miles
    Test number
    578913327111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,652 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    27,652 miles
    Test number
    687800436365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,467 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    27,467 miles
    Test number
    567131287695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,250 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    27,250 miles
    Test number
    361992889513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,906 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    26,906 miles
    Test number
    408412709263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,898 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,898 miles
    Test number
    980805626598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s rack inner joint
  7. Pass26,857 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    26,857 miles
    Test number
    249322101268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,556 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    26,556 miles
    Test number
    387759963919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail26,547 miles (+243)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,547 miles
    Test number
    786330072747
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass26,304 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,304 miles
    Test number
    503002422217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail26,291 miles (+575)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,291 miles
    Test number
    714151723247
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  12. Fail25,716 miles (+949)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,716 miles
    Test number
    987074342480
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  13. Pass24,767 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,767 miles
    Test number
    118294665176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,655 miles (+1,577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,655 miles
    Test number
    755574954153
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Pass23,078 miles (+1,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,078 miles
    Test number
    387103022181
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  16. Pass21,963 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,963 miles
    Test number
    176950581060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,382 miles (+2,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,382 miles
    Test number
    603181370070
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  18. Pass16,577 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    16,577 miles
    Test number
    644164119048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,263 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,263 miles
    Test number
    991933307130
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front shocker bottoms touching ball joints
    • NoteFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • NoteFront number plate poor/parking brake lever operation tight
  20. Fail16,263 miles (+295)1 dangerous2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,263 miles
    Test number
    763192007100
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front shock absorbers touching lower ball joints
    • NoteFront no. plate poor
    • NoteFront suspension components corroded
    • NoteGeneral corosion to all chassis sections
    • NoteHandbrake lever tight in operation
    • NoteRear suspension components corroded
  21. Pass15,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    15,968 miles
    Test number
    271141125321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T85 LAM

Does T85 LAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T85 LAM expired on 16 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T85 LAM?
The MOT on T85 LAM expired on 16 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T85 LAM done?
T85 LAM was recorded at 27,800 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 628 miles a year.
Has T85 LAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 LAM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T85 LAM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T85 LAM find?
T85 LAM passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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