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M8 GTP

1997 Maserati Quattroporte

Red Petrol 3217cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

90,832 mi
Last recorded90,832 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Maserati Quattroporte60,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 GTP
MakeMaserati
ModelQuattroporte
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,217cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,832 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 90,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 18 Jun 2010 88,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 87,521 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 87,516 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,791 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 86,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 86,789 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 86,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

How Reliable is the Maserati Quattroporte?

Based on 25,403 MOT tests across 2,105 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
3,031
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 553
Headlamp aim too low 300
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 246
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M8 GTP is a 1997 Maserati Quattroporte in Red with a 3,217cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1997 Maserati Quattroporte models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 60,692 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 Quattroporte fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M8 GTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Quattroporte typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Maserati Quattroporte is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M8 GTP registered?

M8 GTP is a 1997 Maserati Quattroporte, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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