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R218 KAW

1997 Maserati Ghibli

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,587 mi
Last recorded60,587 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Maserati Ghibli58,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 KAW
MakeMaserati
ModelGhibli
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 60,587 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 60,395 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,230 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 59,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,508 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 57,192 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 56,255 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,105 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,833 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,709 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,552 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,153 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 40,426 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 35,702 miles

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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R218 KAW is a 1997 Maserati Ghibli in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Maserati Ghibli models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 58,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was R218 KAW registered?

R218 KAW is a 1997 Maserati Ghibli, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R218 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 KAW shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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