2009 Maserati Granturismo 4.7L Petrol · SN59 CHJ

The Maserati GranTurismo presents a stable and improving roadworthiness trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 1st August 2023 at 38,894 miles, passed cleanly with zero defects recorded. This marks a notable improvement over the 2019 test, where the tester flagged a nail in the nearside rear tyre and excessive wear on both rear tyres. The subsequent tests in 2020, 2022, and 2023 all passed without advisories or failures, suggesting the previous owner addressed the tyre wear issues promptly and maintained the vehicle to a consistent standard. The record is sparse but clean, showing no recurring mechanical or structural faults in recent years. The mileage pattern tells a story of exceptionally low usage. Covering just 2,064 miles between July 2020 and August 2023, the car averaged fewer than 700 miles per year over that three-year window. Annual accumulation sits at roughly 2,288 miles across its seventeen-year lifespan, well below the UK average. Such low mileage raises questions about long periods of standing, which can cause its own issues, including flat-spotted tyres, deteriorating rubber brake hoses, and moisture ingress into fluids. The 2018 and 2019 tests show more active use, with the car covering over 6,000 miles between June 2018 and August 2019, before the mileage plateaued sharply. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on components that degrade with age and inactivity rather than mileage. The under-bonnet and under-tray notes from the 2018 test indicate engine covers and under trays were fitted, potentially concealing fluid leaks or corrosion on subframe mounting points and suspension arms. Request the car be lifted to inspect structural integrity beneath, paying close attention to suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links for perishing. The rear tyre wear flagged in 2019 suggests possible alignment issues or worn rear suspension geometry, so check for uneven tyre wear patterns on the current set. Brake discs and pads should be examined for surface corrosion from standing, and rubber flexible hoses need close scrutiny for cracking. The exhaust system and its mountings deserve attention too, as low-mileage use can cause condensation buildup leading to internal corrosion of the silencer box. Engine oil, coolant, and brake fluid should be tested or replaced if service records do not confirm recent changes, as fluids degrade over time regardless of mileage.