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R546 ORU

1997 Maserati Ghibli

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,607 mi
Last recorded171,607 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Maserati Ghibli58,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 ORU
MakeMaserati
ModelGhibli
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 171,607 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 170,654 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 170,654 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 167,475 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 167,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Due to exceeding machines limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 157,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Nov 2015 149,772 miles

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

Fuel pipe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 144,790 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 144,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 141,929 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 141,929 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 May 2010 13,993 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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R546 ORU is a 1997 Maserati Ghibli in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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R546 ORU is a 1997 Maserati Ghibli, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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