Maserati Grancabrio Auto
From 318 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 parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 7 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.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 7 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.5% of Grancabrio Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 42.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £114.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 83.2% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2010 | 85.8% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grancabrio Autos tested had between 15,516 and 42,660 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,343 median miles, the Grancabrio Auto has 0.051 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Maserati Grancabrio Auto MOT pass rate?
The Maserati Grancabrio Auto has a 85.5% MOT pass rate based on 318 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Maserati Grancabrio Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Maserati Grancabrio Auto is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Maserati Grancabrio Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Maserati Grancabrio Auto is 28,343 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,516 and 42,660 miles.
Buying a used Grancabrio Auto?
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.
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