Maserati 3200Gt
From 431 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 14 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 14 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 9 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment | 5 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 47.1% of failures are serious: 41.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 5.9% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £101.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 84.6% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2000 | 79.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all 3200Gts tested had between 45,472 and 81,065 miles on the clock.
At 59,377 median miles, the 3200Gt has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Maserati 3200Gt MOT pass rate?
The Maserati 3200Gt has a 83.5% MOT pass rate based on 431 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Maserati 3200Gt?
The most common MOT failure on the Maserati 3200Gt is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
What is the typical mileage of a Maserati 3200Gt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Maserati 3200Gt is 59,377 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 45,472 and 81,065 miles.
Buying a used 3200Gt?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 83.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £101 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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