Maserati 3200Gt MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 22 model years and 1,475 tests, the Maserati 3200Gt passes its MOT 84.9% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 26.8% of the time, so this is 11.6pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are brakes, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (6.7%) and suspension (5.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and steering rack — headlamp aim alone was recorded 53 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 3200Gt fails 16.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 18.2% at 90-120k, a spread of only 2.1 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 27.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every 3200Gt model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 224 | 85.7% | 14.3% | Brakes |
| 2000 | 478 | 84.7% | 15.3% | Suspension |
| 2001 | 583 | 84.9% | 15.1% | Brakes |
| 2002 | 173 | 85.0% | 15.0% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.7% | 99 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.7% | 84 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 68 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 48 |
| 5 | Steering | 3.0% | 44 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.8% | 41 |
| 7 | Tyres | 1.8% | 27 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 53 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 49 |
| 3 | Steering rack | 40 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 35 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 34 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 33 |
| 7 | Wipers | 30 |
| 8 | Washers | 24 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 27.6% | 407 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.6% | 259 |
| 3 | Tyres | 15.0% | 221 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.9% | 102 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.7% | 99 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.4% | 95 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 136 | 16.2% |
| 30-60k | 618 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 537 | 17.9% |
| 90-120k | 170 | 18.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 321 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | 320 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 289 | 14.9% |
| 2024 | 273 | 18.7% |
| 2025 | 272 | 18.0% |
What to check before buying a Maserati 3200Gt
- Brakes (6.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (5.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (4.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Maserati 3200Gt?
84.9% of the 1,475 Maserati 3200Gt MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 15.1% fail rate, across model years 1999–2020.
What does the Maserati 3200Gt most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 6.7% of tests, then suspension (5.7%).
How much does mileage affect 3200Gt MOT results?
Fail rates run at 16.2% for cars in the 0-30k band and 18.2% for 90-120k, a 2.1-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,475 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.