2018 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0L Diesel · AL02 STR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful pass in February 2026 at 86,743 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent MOT failure on 10 February 2026, just three days prior to the pass, revealed a critical structural sidewall bulge on the offside front tyre and illegal tread depths on both the nearside front and nearside rear. While these issues were rectified quickly, the data indicates the owner only addresses faults once they fail inspection. The mileage accumulation is consistent with an eight-year-old luxury saloon, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with a jump of 12,885 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 12,381 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This regularity suggests the vehicle is not sitting stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for seals and mechanical components, though the consistent mileage places pressure on high-performance consumables. A buyer must scrutinize the suspension and alignment geometry due to recurring advisories regarding tyres worn on the inner edges. Faults noted in 2023, 2024, and 2026 suggest either persistent alignment issues or worn control arm bushes and ball joints are causing premature tyre degradation. The inspection should also check for uneven wear across the remaining tyres and verify the condition of the brakes. Given the recent failure for a sidewall bulge, a thorough check of the current tyre set is essential to ensure no other structural defects are present.