2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Maserati Granturismo MOT pass rate and common faults

300 MOT tests in 2024. 76.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

135Well above average
Passed first time76.7%
Failed or needed repairs23.3%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 300 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    19 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.7%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.3%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.3%
    4 marked dangerous
  10. Position lamp: not working1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes11.3%
  2. Tyres10.7%
  3. Suspension8.0%
  4. Lights & electrics4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN1.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Maserati Granturismo?

In 2024, 76.7% of 2008 Maserati Granturismo cars passed their MOT first time, across 300 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Maserati Granturismo?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 Maserati Granturismo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 135, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).