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MAZ 8709

1987 Maserati Biturbo

Red Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,825 mi
Last recorded42,825 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Maserati Biturbo44,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8709
MakeMaserati
ModelBiturbo
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 42,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 42,806 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,778 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 42,744 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 42,637 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,509 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 42,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,355 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,163 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,021 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,942 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 41,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 41,734 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

washers weak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,734 miles

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

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

washers weak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,564 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,365 miles

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

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

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

slight movement in o/s steering rack mounting bracket

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,205 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 40,839 miles

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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MAZ 8709 is a 1987 Maserati Biturbo in Red with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1987 Maserati Biturbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 44,003 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 MAZ 8709, 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 39 years old, this Maserati Biturbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MAZ 8709 is a 1987 Maserati Biturbo, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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