1997 Maserati Ghibli 2.0L Petrol · 550 ETH
1997 Maserati Ghibli (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 100,442 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MASERATI GHIBLI
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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550 ETH Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 100,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
550 ETH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Maserati Ghibli (550 ETH) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
550 ETH Mileage History
- 24/03/200648,808 mi
- 11/05/200751,340 mi+2,532 mi
- 11/05/200751,345 mi+5 mi
- 06/05/200853,646 mi+2,301 mi
- 05/05/200958,212 mi+4,566 mi
- 05/05/201063,210 mi+4,998 mi
- 10/05/201165,587 mi+2,377 mi
- 11/04/201267,859 mi+2,272 mi
- 25/04/201370,721 mi+2,862 mi
- 21/05/201474,252 mi+3,531 mi
- 12/05/201579,153 mi+4,901 mi
- 02/03/201679,555 mi+402 mi
- 01/03/201784,033 mi+4,478 mi
- 16/03/201885,638 mi+1,605 mi
- 29/03/201989,422 mi+3,784 mi
- 19/03/202092,235 mi+2,813 mi
- 19/03/202092,235 mi
- 30/03/202192,935 mi+700 mi
- 24/03/202295,141 mi+2,206 mi
- 13/04/202397,080 mi+1,939 mi
- 05/04/202498,326 mi+1,246 mi
- 30/04/202599,019 mi+693 mi
- 24/04/2026100,442 mi+1,423 mi
Average of roughly 2,571 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Maserati Maserati Ghibli II (AM336)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Cooling System Degradation and Radiator Core CorrosionSerious
The densely packaged engine bay of the twin-turbo Ghibli II creates immense underbonnet thermal loads. Aging aluminium-and-plastic radiators, brittle header tanks, and tired coolant hoses perish over time, leading to sudden coolant loss. The aluminium-alloy cylinder heads and block have zero tolerance for overheating, which quickly causes warped cylinder heads and blown head gaskets. Specialist recored all-aluminium radiators are strongly recommended.
- Twin IHI Turbocharger Oil Seal Wear and CokingSerious
The Ghibli II's 2.8-litre V6 uses twin water-cooled IHI turbochargers operating at high boost pressures. If oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles or if previous owners failed to allow a gentle idle-down cooling period after spirited driving, oil coking develops in the turbo bearing cartridges. This degrades the shaft seals, causing oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, and boost lag.
- Structural Subframe and Body CorrosionSerious
Although the Ghibli II featured improved galvanisation compared to 1980s Biturbos, UK winter road salt still causes localized structural corrosion. The fabricated steel front subframe that supports the engine and steering rack, the rear chassis outriggers, inner sill structures, and lower rear wheel arch lips are primary corrosion points that require careful inspection before purchase.
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