Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Maserati Granturismo?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Maserati Granturismo?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Maserati Granturismo?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2018 Maserati Granturismo vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

30% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2018 Maserati Granturismo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 100 vehicles, the 2018 Maserati Granturismo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Maserati Granturismo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Maserati Granturismo are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (33.2% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (28.8% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Maserati Granturismo?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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2018 Maserati Granturismo

CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 2018 Maserati Granturismo. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Maserati GranTurismo passes its MOT first time at 90.8%, well above the UK average of 80%, which is genuinely impressive—but the serious concern is that 30% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, nearly three times the typical rate, so any prospective buyer must get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist and review the full MOT history carefully. These cars are running relatively low mileage for their age (median 17,095 miles suggests limited use), yet they're still averaging 0.61 failures per test and 3.2 advisories, indicating that when problems do emerge they can be significant and pricey. The median CarHunch score of 50 reflects this mixed picture: reliability is above average on paper, but ownership risk remains elevated due to the concentration of serious defects and the specialist nature of repairs.

We have limited data for the 2018 Maserati Granturismo — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

30%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.61

Over 5.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 10k–23k

For context

These stats describe 100 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 100 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 33.2%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 7.7%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Based on MOT data from 100 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 30% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Maserati Granturismo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

17,095

typical

10,178

low mileage

22,974

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Maserati Granturismo vehicles fall between 10,178 and 22,974 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,178 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 10,178–22,974 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Maserati Granturismos sit.

⚠ Over 31,014 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Maserati Granturismo — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Maserati Granturismos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 91 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.61

Avg failures per vehicle

3.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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