Maserati Ghibli
Registered from 1997 to 2021.
About this model
Maserati Ghibli is the name of three different cars produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati: the AM115, a V8 grand tourer from 1967 to 1973; the AM336, a V6 twin-turbocharged coupé from 1992 to 1998; and the M157, an executive saloon from 2013 to 2023.
From the Wikipedia article Maserati Ghibli, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2016 3.0 diesel. 88 of 670 tests failed, 13%.
Better than 50% of 2016 cars. The typical one fails 13%, across 899 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 56% | 49 |
| Brakes | 19% | 17 |
| Lights and electrics | 18% | 16 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 15% | 13 |
| Visibility | 11% | 10 |
| Suspension | 6% | 5 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 56% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Brakes — 19% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Exhaust and emissions — 15% of its failures
- Suspension — 6% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Lights and electrics — 18% of its failures
- Visibility — 11% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 80–100k miles this one fails 17% of its inspections, against the 18% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20–40k miles | 13% | 10% | 141 | |
| 40–60k miles | 12% | 13% | 266 | |
| 60–80k miles | 15% | 16% | 158 | |
| 80–100k miles | 17% | 18% | 60 |
625 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.0 petrol · 424 hp · 2010 kg · 2998 mm wheelbase · 11.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 3.0 petrol · 1925 kg · 2998 mm wheelbase · 11.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 3.0 diesel · 1990 kg · 2998 mm wheelbase · 8.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 3.0 diesel · 273 hp · 1990 kg · 2990 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 3.0 diesel · 269 hp · 1982 kg · 2998 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 3.0 diesel · 269 hp · 1964 kg · 2998 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00182/22
The pressure and temperature sensor built into the fuel line may be leaky, with the result that fuel leakage may occur. This can cause a loss of power and could increase the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01270/24
Fuel may leak from the pressure and temperature sensor built into the fuel line. Leaking fuel could lead to the loss of power and to an increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0944/18
The welding on the front axle frame could be defective. This could cause a loss of driving stability.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1212/17
The seat cabling of the driver's seat may be incorrectly installed. This can cause the seat cabling to rub against metal points of the seat and/or against the seat frame unit. Over time this could lead to an electrical short circuit which could cause a fire.
Recall of the product from end users