Maserati Biturbo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Maserati Biturbo car check
Is the Maserati Biturbo reliable? We analysed 843 real MOT tests across 133 vehicles to find out.
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The Maserati Biturbo is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Maserati Biturbo.
Maserati Biturbo Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Maserati Biturbo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Maserati Biturbo MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Maserati Biturbo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Maserati Biturbo Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Maserati Biturbo fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Maserati Biturbo Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Maserati Biturbo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Maserati Biturbo MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Maserati Biturbo year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 79 | 72.2% | 40,492 | 57,055 | 64,510 |
| 1988 | 393 | 70.5% | 37,728 | 51,546 | 66,501 |
| 1987 | 230 | 77.4% | 37,179 | 44,003 | 63,846 |
How Long Does a Maserati Biturbo Last?
Based on 133 Maserati Biturbo vehicles on UK roads.
Maserati Biturbo Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Maserati Biturbo MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Maserati Biturbo
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.4% MOT pass rate from 230 tests
70.5% MOT pass rate from 393 tests
The best year to buy a used Maserati Biturbo is 1987, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.4% across 230 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Maserati Biturbo Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati Biturbo THIS CAR | 73.8% | 843 | 49,762 mi | 39 yrs |
| Maserati Ghibli | 84.8% | 32,073 | 43,948 mi | 29 yrs |
| Maserati Granturismo | 84.2% | 27,851 | 32,032 mi | 19 yrs |
| Maserati Quattroporte | 80.3% | 25,403 | 45,413 mi | 27 yrs |
| Triumph 6T | 92.2% | 1,160 | 11,041 mi | 68 yrs |
Compared to the Maserati Ghibli (84.8% pass rate) and the Maserati Granturismo (84.2% pass rate), the Maserati Biturbo trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Maserati Biturbo has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.8% across 843 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Maserati Biturbo are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (52 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (38), and position lamp(s) not working (30). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Maserati Biturbo owner drives around 322 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Maserati Biturbo models stay on UK roads for around 39 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.