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N3 RFL

1997 Maserati Quattroporte

Grey Petrol 3217cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,474 mi
Last recorded69,474 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Maserati Quattroporte60,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 RFL
MakeMaserati
ModelQuattroporte
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,217cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 69,474 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

small splits on insides edge of rear tyres

Fail 29 Jan 2013 69,471 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

small splits on insides edge of rear tyres

Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,863 miles

front tyres scuffing on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,569 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 65,348 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four brake disc's badly corroded

fuel cap seal insurcure

front to rear fuel pipes n/s and o/s badly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 62,800 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,683 miles

front tyres worn very badly on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,139 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 56,139 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 52,540 miles

How Reliable is the Maserati Quattroporte?

Based on 25,403 MOT tests across 2,105 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
3,031
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 553
Headlamp aim too low 300
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 246
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N3 RFL is a 1997 Maserati Quattroporte in Grey with a 3,217cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Maserati Quattroporte models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 60,692 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 Quattroporte fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N3 RFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Quattroporte typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Maserati Quattroporte is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N3 RFL is a 1997 Maserati Quattroporte, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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