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G9 SPO

1989 Maserati Spyder

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,162 mi
Last recorded10,162 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Maserati Spyder40,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 SPO
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 10,162 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 10,058 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 10,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake bind

Fail 24 Jul 2018 10,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake bind

Fail 5 Jul 2018 10,042 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake bind

Fail 5 Jun 2015 10,023 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,023 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 9,977 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight cracking to side wall

Pass 14 Aug 2012 9,976 miles

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

offside front tyre tread wall slight cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2012 9,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre tread wall slight cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2011 9,807 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some rusting to front inner wing panels

Fail 29 Jun 2011 9,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some rusting to front inner wing panels

Pass 21 Jun 2010 9,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some rusting to inner wheel arches - at chassis rail level

Fail 21 Jun 2010 9,454 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some rusting to inner wheel arches - at chassis rail level

Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,396 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f wheel damage

some endfloat track control arm ball joints

some rusting to front inner wings

Fail 4 Jun 2009 9,396 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f wheel damage

oil leak engine from turbo pipes put new cooper washers in last year??

some endfloat track control arm ball joints

some rusting to front inner wings

Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,011 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f wheel some damage - marginal pass

slight play at steering wheel

some end float track control arm ball joints

some perishing to tyres

some rusting to front inner wings

Fail 3 Jun 2008 9,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f wheel some damage - marginal pass

slight play at steering wheel

some end float track control arm ball joints

some perishing to tyres

some rusting to front inner wings

Fail 21 Jun 2007 8,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres- some perishin+nail o/s/r

Pass 21 Jun 2007 8,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres- some perishin+nail o/s/r

Pass 14 Feb 2006 7,958 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 7,957 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Maserati Spyder?

Based on 7,126 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Steering rack gaiter split 161
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Headlamp aim too high 71
Headlamp aim too low 69
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G9 SPO is a 1989 Maserati Spyder in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1989 Maserati Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 40,248 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 Spyder fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G9 SPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Spyder typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Maserati Spyder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G9 SPO is a 1989 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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