1996 Marcos 3.9L Petrol · P132 GPD

The 1996 Marcos presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 5 June 2026 at 3,084 miles, with the tester noting only minor oil leaks. The maintenance trend is broadly stable across the recorded history, though the May 2025 failure for a defective nearside wiper and sub-standard parking brake efficiency was corrected the same day to secure a pass. No structural or serious mechanical defects appear in the chain of tests from 2023 to 2026. Recorded mileage stands at just 3,084 miles against roughly thirty years of age, equating to about 103 miles per year. The car gained only 261 miles between the April 2024 test at 2,653 miles and the May 2025 examination at 2,823 miles, then added a further 261 miles to the June 2026 pass. Such low annual use implies long periods of standing rather than regular running, and the sparse, clean record outside the single 2025 failure shows little wear accumulation on consumables or drivetrain. A buyer should physically verify the oil leak flagged at the 2026 test, as prolonged standing often allows crank or cam seals to weep. The March 2023 pass recorded pitted and scored front brake discs at 2,590 miles; though not weakened then, the car's minimal use since means calipers may have seized and discs corroded further. The May 2025 parking brake efficiency failure points to possible rear cable stretch or binding mechanisms that warrant a hands-on check of the handbrake travel and rear hub freedom before purchase.