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A12 CHN

1988 Maserati Biturbo

Red Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,053 mi
Last recorded50,053 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Maserati Biturbo51,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CHN
MakeMaserati
ModelBiturbo
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 50,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,885 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 49,583 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 49,167 miles

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

corrosion offside and nearside doors

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,167 miles

corrosion offside and nearside doors

rear brake discs rusty

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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A12 CHN is a 1988 Maserati Biturbo in Red with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Maserati Biturbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,546 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 A12 CHN, 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 38 years old, this Maserati Biturbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 CHN registered?

A12 CHN is a 1988 Maserati Biturbo, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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