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R190 FBU

1998 Maserati Quattroporte

Black Petrol 3217cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,500 mi
Last recorded67,500 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Maserati Quattroporte66,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 FBU
MakeMaserati
ModelQuattroporte
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,217cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,500 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 64,431 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,498 miles

nearside inner track rod end has slight play.

rear brake pipes coroding.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 63,497 miles

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

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

nearside inner track rod end has slight play.

rear brake pipes coroding.

Fail 21 May 2008 63,493 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 58,484 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 58,451 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front brake discs coroded and pitted.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,609 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 52,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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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R190 FBU is a 1998 Maserati Quattroporte in Black with a 3,217cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Maserati Quattroporte models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 66,212 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 R190 FBU, 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 28 years old, this Maserati Quattroporte is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R190 FBU is a 1998 Maserati Quattroporte, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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