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E333 YWE

1988 Maserati Biturbo

Red Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

34,963 mi
Last recorded34,963 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1988 Maserati Biturbo51,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE333 YWE
MakeMaserati
ModelBiturbo
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 34,963 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 34,963 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,937 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 34,917 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,358 miles

windscreen damage ( misting } but not affecting drivers veiw.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 34,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake is the lower effort.

windscreen damage ( misting } but not affecting drivers veiw.

Pass 15 May 2013 34,138 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 34,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear sidelights dim

rear number plate lights dim in operation

Pass 28 May 2012 33,968 miles

PAS rack damp ,leaking joints /pipes.

diff oil leak

nearside front and rear brake discs corroded /pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,634 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 33,466 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside front and rear brake discs pitted corroded.

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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E333 YWE is a 1988 Maserati Biturbo in Red with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E333 YWE, 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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E333 YWE is a 1988 Maserati Biturbo, first registered on 4 March 1988.

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