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F730 FWY

1989 Maserati Spyder

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

9,924 mi
Last recorded9,924 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Maserati Spyder40,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF730 FWY
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2015 9,924 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch /flitch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front side lamp comes on at same time (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion baulkhead (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened belt twisted (5.2.2a)

drivers seat rail needs slight attention

n/side front and rear lamps didn't come on at first

n/side rear fuel lines are corroding

oil cooler pipe starting to leak at pipe behind engine at baulkhead,advise

under vehicle slight corrosion,advise clean and protect

Fail 5 Oct 2013 9,799 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat in poor condition

hand brake needs attention

n/side fuel lines are corroding,

Pass 5 Oct 2013 9,799 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat in poor condition

hand brake needs attention

n/side fuel lines are corroding,

Pass 28 Sep 2012 9,638 miles

o/side rear h/brake could be better,also vehicle could do with more use as starting to corrode and parts siezing.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 9,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 9,503 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 9,298 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 9,298 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 6,483 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 6,483 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 6,409 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 5,644 miles

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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F730 FWY is a 1989 Maserati Spyder in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1989 Maserati Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 40,248 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 F730 FWY, 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 37 years old, this Maserati Spyder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F730 FWY registered?

F730 FWY is a 1989 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 12 June 1989.

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