2007 Maserati Gransport 4.2L Petrol · LJ07 UUO

The Maserati GranSport presents a clean MOT record across most of its life, but the most recent test on 19 November 2025 at 49,502 miles reveals a noticeable decline in maintenance attention. That visit produced a failure on a re-test pass on the same day, with advisories for a slightly damaged nearside front tyre outer sidewall, an active coolant leak, and a parking brake that only just met minimum efficiency at 17% no wheel lock. The tester explicitly flagged the braking system as requiring adjustment or repair. Prior to that, the car had passed cleanly in December 2022, 2023, and 2024 with zero defects, so the trend has shifted from stable to worsening in the last twelve months. The mileage profile is unusually low for a 2007 vehicle. At 49,502 miles over roughly nineteen years, the annual average sits around 2,605 miles. The record shows 44,889 miles in December 2022, 45,692 in December 2023, 47,668 in December 2024, and 49,502 in November 2025, indicating consistent but very light use of roughly 800 to 1,800 miles per year in recent winters. There are no gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer, so the reading appears genuine, though prolonged periods of standing can introduce its own issues such as deteriorated seals, dried-out rubber components, and surface corrosion on brake discs and suspension bushes. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the items flagged in the latest test. The coolant leak needs immediate identification, whether it originates from a hose union, radiator core, thermostat housing, or a deteriorating gasket, as Maserati cooling systems are not inexpensive to rectify. The nearside front tyre sidewall damage warrants close scrutiny; any visible cuts, bulges, or exposed cords mean the tyre is unsafe and should be replaced before driving. The parking brake's marginal performance suggests stretched cables, worn rear pads, or binding calipers, and the entire braking system should be assessed for disc thickness, pad condition, and hydraulic integrity. Beyond the flagged items, the low-mileage pattern means rubber suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and exhaust mounts may have aged rather than worn. Surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and jacking points should be checked carefully, as long periods of inactivity accelerate rust in those areas. The clean passes from 2022 through 2024 suggest the car was well kept for most of its life, but the November 2025 advisories point to deferred attention that a thorough pre-purchase inspection must verify.