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1987 Maserati Biturbo

Red Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,630 mi
Last recorded44,630 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Maserati Biturbo44,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 WL
MakeMaserati
ModelBiturbo
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 44,630 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 44,623 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,003 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 43,093 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 42,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 40,781 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,165 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 40,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,157 miles

offside rear outer cv gaiter split

Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,607 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,470 miles

offside rear outer driveshaft c.v boot split

Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,028 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 28,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,525 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 23,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,459 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2008 22,502 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 22,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 21,382 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,215 miles

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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70 WL is a 1987 Maserati Biturbo in Red with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1987 Maserati Biturbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 44,003 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 70 WL, 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 39 years old, this Maserati Biturbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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70 WL is a 1987 Maserati Biturbo, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 70 WL safe to buy?

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