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R166 NLJ

1998 Maserati Ghibli

Green Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,456 mi
Last recorded70,456 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Maserati Ghibli45,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 NLJ
MakeMaserati
ModelGhibli
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 70,456 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,395 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,375 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 70,375 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,345 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 70,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,168 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 70,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,211 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 69,210 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,839 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s headlight lens damage not affectig pattern

Fail 2 Feb 2009 66,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,371 miles

offside front brake pipe corroding. †both brake pipes over rear axle corroding. †all brake discs wearing.

Fail 29 Aug 2007 60,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake pipe corroding. †both brake pipes over rear axle corroding. †front and rear discs wearing especially rear ones.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,933 miles

nearside front seatbelt buckle shroud missing

How Reliable is the Maserati Ghibli?

Based on 32,073 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
5,296
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads
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R166 NLJ is a 1998 Maserati Ghibli in Green with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Maserati Ghibli models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 45,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Maserati Ghibli typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Maserati Ghibli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R166 NLJ is a 1998 Maserati Ghibli, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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