MASERATI QUATTROPORTE2007 · 4.2L PETROL

The Maserati Quattroporte last passed its MOT on 2 November 2021 at 135,850 miles with only minor advisories, so the most recent record shows a stable condition rather than a worsening trend. The 2021 test flagged worn and pitted front and rear brake discs, some corrosion on floor areas, and a tyre pressure warning, none of which constituted a failure. Prior to that, the August 2018 test exposed severe faults across the braking and suspension systems, but the vehicle has not been presented for test since, leaving its current roadworthiness unverified for nearly five years. Recorded mileage sits at 135,850 against a 2007 build, averaging roughly 7,150 miles per year which is typical for the age. The jump from 116,626 miles in November 2016 to 135,548 miles by August 2018 shows about 19,000 miles in 21 months, a moderate use rate. A stark gap follows: only 302 miles were added between the 2018 failure and the 2021 pass, implying the car stood largely idle for three years. The 95,497 miles logged in late 2015 and the clean 2016 pass suggest earlier ownership kept the car in reasonable order before the 2018 neglect. The 2018 failure demands scrutiny of the rear parking brake, which the tester found inoperative on both sides with efficiency below 50%. Both rear coil springs had fractured, all four anti-roll bar bushes were excessively worn, and the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and shock absorber bush were failed. A buyer must confirm these were properly repaired, as fractured springs and worn bushes point to deferred maintenance. The 2015 and 2018 tyre wear close to cords and missing plates show basic upkeep was skipped at times. In person, inspect the floor corrosion noted in 2021 for progression, and check all four brake discs for scoring depth. Verify the TPMS functions and confirm the suspension arms, springs, and parking brake mechanism operate without bind or excess play. Given the long test gap, a full mechanical appraisal is essential before any purchase.