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E851 KDP

1988 Maserati Biturbo

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

39,195 mi
Last recorded39,195 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Maserati Biturbo51,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE851 KDP
MakeMaserati
ModelBiturbo
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 39,195 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 39,142 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,245 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 38,180 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axle

Pass 8 May 2019 38,117 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2019 38,104 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 37,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper link pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper link pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 37,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper link pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper link pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 37,884 miles

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

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 37,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 37,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 37,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 37,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2012 37,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,079 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,927 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

rear discs pitted

washers weak

Fail 30 Sep 2009 36,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,747 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,567 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,331 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,171 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 36,044 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 36,044 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Maserati Biturbo?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
position lamp(s) not working 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 29
Stop lamp not working 28
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E851 KDP is a 1988 Maserati Biturbo in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1988 Maserati Biturbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,546 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 Biturbo fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E851 KDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Biturbo typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Maserati Biturbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E851 KDP is a 1988 Maserati Biturbo, first registered on 6 January 1988.

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