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R496 KLJ

1997 Maserati Ghibli

Green Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,528 mi
Last recorded77,528 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Maserati Ghibli58,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 KLJ
MakeMaserati
ModelGhibli
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 77,528 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,491 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 73,421 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,314 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 73,314 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 72,904 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 72,904 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,406 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 72,406 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 70,998 miles

both rear lower inner arches rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,400 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 70,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 69,383 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 69,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 68,471 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,106 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,867 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 63,867 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,902 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 60,228 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,063 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 56,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 56,268 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 53,959 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 53,723 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 52,712 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,310 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s chassis damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2006 47,222 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R496 KLJ is a 1997 Maserati Ghibli in Green with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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R496 KLJ is a 1997 Maserati Ghibli, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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