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F401 JBW

1989 Maserati Biturbo

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,852 mi
Last recorded72,852 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Maserati Biturbo57,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 JBW
MakeMaserati
ModelBiturbo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 72,852 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 72,310 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 72,310 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,198 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 72,198 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,254 miles

Both rear tyres cracking perishing

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corosion to nearside lower Apost outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,218 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,741 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2011 64,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

judder on front service brake

Fail 7 May 2011 64,505 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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F401 JBW is a 1989 Maserati Biturbo in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Maserati Biturbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 57,055 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 F401 JBW, 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 37 years old, this Maserati Biturbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F401 JBW registered?

F401 JBW is a 1989 Maserati Biturbo, first registered on 6 February 1989.

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