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R883 HBA

1997 Maserati Ghibli

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

144,999 mi
Last recorded144,999 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Maserati Ghibli58,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 HBA
MakeMaserati
ModelGhibli
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 144,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 142,880 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 141,752 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 136,061 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 134,293 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 134,264 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 133,828 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 133,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 133,042 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 132,498 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 132,412 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 132,028 miles

both front brake hoses chaffing on support brackets

Pass 25 Jun 2013 131,254 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 130,322 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake hose to caliper ferrels corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 129,409 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 129,383 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 127,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 127,266 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 119,766 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 113,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 110,093 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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R883 HBA is a 1997 Maserati Ghibli in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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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What year was R883 HBA registered?

R883 HBA is a 1997 Maserati Ghibli, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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