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R120 ESG

1997 Maserati Quattroporte

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,045 mi
Last recorded30,045 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Maserati Quattroporte60,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 ESG
MakeMaserati
ModelQuattroporte
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 30,045 miles

nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 30,045 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2021 30,037 miles

Brake disc contaminated All brake discs covered in grease substance (1.1.14 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn All 4 rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes from flexis to ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fog lights inop

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear fuel pipes corroding ()

Fuel cap damaged

Nearside Front Lower PAS hose rubbing cooler body

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop excessivley deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking around sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,004 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 30,004 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,937 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 29,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 28,750 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,750 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 28,111 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,589 miles

handbrake close to end of travel

Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,650 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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R120 ESG is a 1997 Maserati Quattroporte in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R120 ESG, 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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R120 ESG is a 1997 Maserati Quattroporte, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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