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D738 GCD

1987 Maserati Biturbo

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,878 mi
Last recorded57,878 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Maserati Biturbo44,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD738 GCD
MakeMaserati
ModelBiturbo
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,878 miles

advisory items as VT32 280048417255

Fail 6 Aug 2007 57,769 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 56,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

advisory items as VT 30593227526287

Fail 15 Aug 2006 56,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 55,335 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 55,335 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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D738 GCD is a 1987 Maserati Biturbo in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D738 GCD, 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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What year was D738 GCD registered?

D738 GCD is a 1987 Maserati Biturbo, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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