2013 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0L Petrol · LT63 USM

The Maserati Quattroporte presents a clean bill of health on paper, with a pass recorded on 8 November 2025 at 64,385 miles and zero defects flagged. The maintenance trend over the last two years is stable and improving, particularly when contrasted against the significant mechanical failures identified in November 2023. That earlier failure at 95,700 miles revealed a vehicle in poor mechanical condition, with all four brake discs worn or seriously weakened and multiple pads below 1.5 mm. The subsequent pass on 25 November 2023 at the same mileage indicates a substantial brake overhaul was carried out immediately after the failure, and the clean passes since then suggest that work has held up well. The mileage pattern is highly unusual and warrants careful scrutiny. The vehicle recorded 54,363 miles in July 2022, then jumped to 95,700 miles by November 2023, an increase of over 41,000 miles in roughly sixteen months. That is an extraordinary rate of accumulation for a large saloon and far exceeds the vehicle's overall average of approximately 4,953 miles per year. The mileage then dropped back to 62,506 miles by November 2024 and 64,385 miles by November 2025, implying either a second set of recorded figures, a replacement odometer, or a data entry anomaly. A buyer must verify the true mileage through service invoices, VIN checks, and physical wear patterns on the steering wheel, driver's seat bolster, and pedal rubbers before relying on any of these figures. Despite the clean recent record, the November 2023 failure exposed serious neglect of the braking system. All four discs and multiple pads were at or beyond minimum specification simultaneously, which is not typical wear and points to a prolonged period of deferred maintenance. A hands-on inspection should focus on the condition of the current brake components, checking for uneven disc thickness, lipping, and pad depth. The front tyre wear noted in both 2022 and 2023, specifically inner edge wear and exposed cords, suggests possible suspension geometry issues or worn tracking. Have the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and alignment checked thoroughly. Given the vehicle's low recent mileage and the possibility of long periods standing, inspect for seized calipers, corroded brake lines, and deteriorated rubber hoses that can degrade through age rather than use.