1997 Maserati Ghibli 2.0L Petrol · RHE 742
1997 Maserati Ghibli (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 68,378 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MASERATI GHIBLI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RHE 742 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 68,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RHE 742 MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Maserati Ghibli (RHE 742) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RHE 742 Mileage History
- 08/03/202266,327 mi
- 27/03/202367,889 mi+1,562 mi
- 27/02/202468,196 mi+307 mi
- 24/03/202568,270 mi+74 mi
- 31/03/202668,378 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Maserati Maserati Ghibli II (AM336)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Cooling System Degradation and Radiator Core CorrosionSerious
The densely packaged engine bay of the twin-turbo Ghibli II creates immense underbonnet thermal loads. Aging aluminium-and-plastic radiators, brittle header tanks, and tired coolant hoses perish over time, leading to sudden coolant loss. The aluminium-alloy cylinder heads and block have zero tolerance for overheating, which quickly causes warped cylinder heads and blown head gaskets. Specialist recored all-aluminium radiators are strongly recommended.
- Twin IHI Turbocharger Oil Seal Wear and CokingSerious
The Ghibli II's 2.8-litre V6 uses twin water-cooled IHI turbochargers operating at high boost pressures. If oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles or if previous owners failed to allow a gentle idle-down cooling period after spirited driving, oil coking develops in the turbo bearing cartridges. This degrades the shaft seals, causing oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, and boost lag.
- Structural Subframe and Body CorrosionSerious
Although the Ghibli II featured improved galvanisation compared to 1980s Biturbos, UK winter road salt still causes localized structural corrosion. The fabricated steel front subframe that supports the engine and steering rack, the rear chassis outriggers, inner sill structures, and lower rear wheel arch lips are primary corrosion points that require careful inspection before purchase.
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