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W996 XJA

2000 Maserati Quattroporte

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

51,989 mi
Last recorded51,989 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Maserati Quattroporte46,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 XJA
MakeMaserati
ModelQuattroporte
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,989 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 51,988 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 51,985 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,976 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 51,976 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak

uninsulated live wires under bonnet

Pass 21 Jan 2012 51,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 51,971 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre - cut on the outer wall, worn outer shoulder

Pass 20 Nov 2010 51,845 miles

offside front tyre a deep groove inner wall

Fail 5 Nov 2010 51,841 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering components-slight fluid seepage.

OSF tyre has got a deep groove on the inner wall.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,736 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 51,736 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 51,732 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,992 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 50,992 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 50,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 50,489 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 49,409 miles

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

How Reliable is the Maserati Quattroporte?

Based on 25,403 MOT tests across 2,105 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
3,031
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 553
Headlamp aim too low 300
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 246
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W996 XJA is a 2000 Maserati Quattroporte in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 2000 Maserati Quattroporte models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 46,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Maserati Quattroporte fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W996 XJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Quattroporte typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Maserati Quattroporte is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W996 XJA is a 2000 Maserati Quattroporte, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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