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C196 OAW

1990 Maserati Spyder

Red Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,495 mi
Last recorded6,495 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Maserati Spyder49,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC196 OAW
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 6,495 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front flexible brake hoses, ferrules corroded

front number plate cracked

front wiper blades split on ends, and smearing screen

rear diff has a slight misting of oil

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2008 6,494 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front flexible brake hoses, ferrules corroded

front number plate cracked

front wiper blades split on ends, and smearing screen

rear diff has a slight misting of oil

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 5,515 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate cracked

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 11 Jul 2007 5,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate cracked

slight oil leak on rear diff housing

Pass 11 Jul 2006 4,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

oil leaks around diff area

steering rack dampness

Fail 7 Jul 2006 4,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

oil leaks around diff area

steering rack dampness

How Reliable is the Maserati Spyder?

Based on 7,126 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Steering rack gaiter split 161
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Headlamp aim too high 71
Headlamp aim too low 69
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C196 OAW is a 1990 Maserati Spyder in Red with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Maserati Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 49,895 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Maserati Spyder fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C196 OAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Spyder typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Maserati Spyder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C196 OAW is a 1990 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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