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£43,416

1981 MASERATI MERAK SS

Collecting Cars • UK • 29 Aug 2023

Market Position:

Highest 30% of Past Sales

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£43,416

1981 MASERATI MERAK SS

UK • 29 Aug 2023

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Maserati Merak SS is a rare, right-hand drive UK model, benefiting from a previous comprehensive restoration. It features a vibrant color scheme, a more powerful 3.0-liter V6 engine, and a revised interior, making it a discerning addition to any enthusiast's collection.

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Condition 

8

The car is described as being in generally excellent condition and having had a comprehensive restoration. The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults. The most recent MOT test resulted in a second-time pass with no advisories after some minor issues were rectified. Recent maintenance included a general inspection and various repairs and replacements.

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85,835 miles

AM122A573

1981

Auction

Manual

RHD

United Kingdom

£43,416

1981 MASERATI MERAK SS

Collecting Cars • UK • 29 Aug 2023

Market Position:

Highest 30% of Past Sales

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Description

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Price Analysis vs Other Merak SSs

£5,600

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£37,588

Median Price (Since 2020)

£93,964

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Merak SS Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 15th Jul 2022

Latest MOT mileage:

85,563 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 16th Jul 2021, 85,563 miles


Failed

On 13th Jul 2021, 85,861 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On 16th Jan 2013, 85,475 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)


User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Failed

On 5th Jan 2013, 85,474 miles

There were 9 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)


Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)


User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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