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M501 XBK

1994 Maserati Spyder

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

49,697 mi
Last recorded49,697 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Maserati Spyder41,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 XBK
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 49,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 48,200 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 47,518 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 46,192 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 46,190 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2022 45,162 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 44,940 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 44,601 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 44,604 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 44,156 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,585 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 43,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,706 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,263 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 39,494 miles

o/s rear tyre tread damaged

Fail 1 May 2013 39,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear tyre tread damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,649 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,780 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 37,780 miles

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

front padslow 3mm

off side front seat belt twisted at bottom

Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,275 miles

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

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate loose

Fail 11 Jun 2009 35,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate loose

Pass 19 May 2008 33,389 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r hub seal slight leak inner

Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,556 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 32,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,788 miles

Rear offside hub seal need attention in near future.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 29,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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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M501 XBK is a 1994 Maserati Spyder in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 M501 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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What year was M501 XBK registered?

M501 XBK is a 1994 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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