2008 Maserati Granturismo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2008 Maserati Granturismo passed 83.4% of its 1,817 recorded MOT tests. Against coupes & convertibles of a similar age (21.1% fail rate), the 2008 Granturismo comes out 4.5pp better. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (6.6%) and tyres (6.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, tread depth and wipers — coil spring alone was recorded 98 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 10.0% in the 0-30k band and 32.3% in the 120-150k band, a 22.3-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.6% | 120 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.3% | 114 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.8% | 88 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 63 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 53 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.3% | 24 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 98 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 80 |
| 3 | Wipers | 43 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 41 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 37 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 30 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.3% | 423 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.2% | 277 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.7% | 267 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.9% | 70 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.9% | 70 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.6% | 48 |
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 | 221 | 10.0% |
| 30-60k | 880 | 14.5% |
| 60-90k | 592 | 20.4% |
| 90-120k | 93 | 21.5% |
| 120-150k | 31 | 32.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 381 | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 385 | 16.6% |
| 2023 | 372 | 16.9% |
| 2024 | 340 | 18.5% |
| 2025 | 339 | 15.6% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Granturismo
On a 2008 Granturismo, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (6.6% 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.
- Tyres (6.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (4.8% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Maserati Granturismos pass their MOT?
83.4% of the 1,817 2008 Maserati Granturismo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Maserati Granturismo?
Suspension, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by tyres (6.3%).
Does the 2008 Granturismo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.0% in the 0-30k band to 32.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,817 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.