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E500 VAH

1988 Maserati Biturbo

Red Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,596 mi
Last recorded60,596 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Maserati Biturbo51,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE500 VAH
MakeMaserati
ModelBiturbo
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 60,596 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 59,968 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 59,740 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 58,729 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 58,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 57,893 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 57,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 57,835 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,723 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 55,309 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 54,478 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 54,470 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 53,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 53,367 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 53,367 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,125 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 53,125 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,771 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 52,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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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E500 VAH is a 1988 Maserati Biturbo in Red with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E500 VAH, 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 E500 VAH registered?

E500 VAH is a 1988 Maserati Biturbo, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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The MOT history for E500 VAH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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