Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Maserati Quattroporte?

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 2008 Maserati Quattroporte?

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 2008 Maserati Quattroporte?

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 2008 Maserati Quattroporte vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

34% 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 2008 Maserati Quattroporte reliable?

Based on MOT data from 166 vehicles, the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (52.8% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (50.8% of vehicles), Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (42.1% 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 2008 Maserati Quattroporte?

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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Maserati Quattroporte (2008)

166 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.5% first-time pass rate

2008 Maserati Quattroporte

CarHunch analysed 166 real MOT records for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2008 Quattroporte passes MOT at 82%, just ahead of the UK average, but the 34.3% of vehicles that have suffered dangerous defects is a genuine red flag—more than one in three cars tested have had serious safety issues at some point. This is a luxury car with complex engineering, and that history suggests you're buying into potential reliability risk.

The median mileage of 47,285 miles is unusually low for a 2008 car, indicating these are typically cherished rather than daily-driven, yet owners still average 2.81 failures per test and 12.5 advisories per vehicle. Before buying, insist on a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection by a Maserati specialist, because the gap between low mileage and frequent defects points to deferred maintenance or age-related wear rather than hard use.

We have limited data for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte — 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

82.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

34.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.81

Over 14.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

47k

Middle half: 30k–60k

For context

These stats describe 166 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 166 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 52.8%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear 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 42.1%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Parking brake efficiency below requirements · 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.

Other issues 21.7%

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay · Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Suspension & steering 16.4%

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded · Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008.

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Before you buy a 2008 Maserati Quattroporte

Based on MOT data from 166 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 34.3% 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 2008 Maserati Quattroporte 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.

47,285

typical

30,471

low mileage

60,325

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Maserati Quattroporte vehicles fall between 30,471 and 60,325 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 30,471 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.

✓ 30,471–60,325 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Maserati Quattroportes sit.

⚠ Over 81,438 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Maserati Quattroporte — Still on the Road

Most 2008 Maserati Quattroportes are still being driven.

97 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.81

Avg failures per vehicle

12.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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