Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1986 Ferrari 328?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1986 Ferrari 328?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1986 Ferrari 328?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1986 Ferrari 328 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 138 vehicles, the 1986 Ferrari 328 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1986 Ferrari 328?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1986 Ferrari 328 are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (26.3% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (26.3% of vehicles), Oil leak (21.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1986 Ferrari 328?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ferrari 328 (1986)

138 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.1% first-time pass rate

1986 Ferrari 328

CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 1986 Ferrari 328. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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We have limited data for the 1986 Ferrari 328 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.1

Over 11.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

39k

Middle half: 24k–52k

For context

These stats describe 138 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 138 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 26.3%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 21.1%

Oil leak · Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Oil leak, but not excessive

Exhaust & emissions 14.9%

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

Lighting 10.3%

Offside Rear fog lamp not working · Rear fog lamp not working · Rear fog lamp tell tale not working · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Wipers & washers 9.1%

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Suspension & steering 5.1%

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1986.

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Based on MOT data from 138 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 1986 Ferrari 328 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

38,653

typical

23,881

low mileage

51,852

high mileage

Half of all 1986 Ferrari 328 vehicles fall between 23,881 and 51,852 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 23,881 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 23,881–51,852 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1986 Ferrari 328s sit.

⚠ Over 70,000 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1986 Ferrari 328 — Still on the Road

Most 1986 Ferrari 328s are still being driven.

62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.1

Avg failures per vehicle

3.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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