2009 Maserati Granturismo 4.7L Petrol · LJ09 HDL

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its latest MOT in February 2024 at 86,376 miles with no recorded defects. This represents a significant improvement following a period of mechanical neglect in early 2023. The transition from a multi-point failure to a clean test sheet in the most recent inspection indicates that the previous owner addressed the urgent safety issues, though the history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance between testing cycles. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 86,376 miles reflects an average usage of approximately 5,081 miles per year. This low mileage suggests the car has sat stationary for extended periods, which is evidenced by the two-year gap between November 2020 and January 2022 where only 5,242 miles were covered. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain, these long intervals of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber components, fluid contamination, and surface corrosion on brake-related hardware. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension and braking system due to recurring faults in these areas. The 2020 test flagged a nearside front shock absorber bush, and the 2023 failure identified a fractured nearside front coil spring. These issues indicate that the suspension geometry is prone to age-related material fatigue regardless of the low mileage driven. Furthermore, the 2022 and 2023 records show a consistent trend of thin pads and pitted discs. While these were reportedly replaced prior to the final test, the buyer should verify the current thickness of the components to ensure they are not nearing the end of life again.