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2001 Maserati 3200GT: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Maserati 3200GT first registered in 2001: we looked at the 308 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 308 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

308MOTs of 2001 cars, done in 2023–2025
79%pass first time (all 2001 cars: 60%)
2,200typical miles a year
32%had suspension flagged

Common 2001 Maserati 3200GT MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2001 Maserati 3200GT MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    32% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    18% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    13% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    12% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Steering
    7% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    5% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2001 Maserati 3200GT

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Maserati 3200GT compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2000238Suspension 27%
1999109Suspension 39%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Maserati 3200GT cars first registered in 2001. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score