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M490 XBK

1994 Maserati Spyder

Red Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,016 mi
Last recorded33,016 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Maserati Spyder41,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 XBK
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 33,016 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,016 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 33,016 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 33,016 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 33,016 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 33,016 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 33,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 33,016 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 33,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,016 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 33,016 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,016 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 33,016 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s rear tyre slight cut

Fail 30 Jun 2008 33,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,016 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 33,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,797 miles

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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M490 XBK is a 1994 Maserati Spyder in Red with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1994 Maserati Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 41,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M490 XBK, 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 32 years old, this Maserati Spyder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M490 XBK is a 1994 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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