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X397 ARD

2000 Maserati Quattroporte

Blue Petrol 3217cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

27,261 mi
Last recorded27,261 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Maserati Quattroporte46,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 ARD
MakeMaserati
ModelQuattroporte
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,217cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2015 27,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing clevis pin in linkage (3.1.4b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamp aims at minimum level, in car adjuster not working.

Fail 20 Aug 2014 26,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 66,615 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,481 miles

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

rear discs rusted bad

Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,601 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brack discs rusted/pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2010 65,573 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brack discs rusted/pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,642 miles

Both nearside tyres damaged walls no cords visible.

Fuel pipes rusty

Park brake borderline pass, low offside.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 62,637 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel pipes rusty

ns front and rear tyres sidewall damage no cords showing

Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,060 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 58,036 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight damage to nsr tyre outer wall.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,901 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 55,888 miles

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

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

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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X397 ARD is a 2000 Maserati Quattroporte in Blue with a 3,217cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X397 ARD, 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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X397 ARD is a 2000 Maserati Quattroporte, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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