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F654 OYM

1988 Maserati Biturbo

Blue Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,395 mi
Last recorded18,395 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Maserati Biturbo51,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF654 OYM
MakeMaserati
ModelBiturbo
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both outter sill not fulley inspeceted due to sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2013 18,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outter sill not fulley inspeceted due to sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2013 18,366 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

boot struts defective

fuel filter security would benefit from attention

nearside door catch requires attention

slight binding offside front brake

slight damage to both front chassis's

unable to see both outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,329 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 18,319 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

slight damp power steering rack ;

Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,592 miles

Aliminium cover sills fitted restricting full inspection of sill panel.

Both front & offside rear brakes "tight".

Light corrosion on offside front chassis.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,502 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2006 17,481 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both headlamp dipped beams set slightly low.

slight oil leak from steering rack.

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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F654 OYM is a 1988 Maserati Biturbo in Blue with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F654 OYM, 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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F654 OYM is a 1988 Maserati Biturbo, first registered on 12 September 1988.

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