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R492 KLJ

1997 Maserati Ghibli

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,828 mi
Last recorded29,828 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Maserati Ghibli58,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 KLJ
MakeMaserati
ModelGhibli
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 29,828 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 29,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 28,625 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 28,623 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 28,596 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning Both sides (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 26,974 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,686 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (new joint fitted) (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 26,683 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 26,665 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,033 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,818 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2011 18,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 18,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Damage to chassis in several areas around jacking points.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 11,659 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 11,659 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 11,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

movement on steering joints

sticker on windsreen in swept area

Pass 31 Mar 2009 7,230 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 5,193 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 137,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,245 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 13,245 miles

Lower Rear wheel steering component insecure (2.2.B.1i)

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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R492 KLJ is a 1997 Maserati Ghibli in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 29 years old, this Maserati Ghibli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R492 KLJ is a 1997 Maserati Ghibli, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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