Ferrari 348 (1990)
1990 Ferrari 348
CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 1990 Ferrari 348. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1990 Ferrari 348 passes its MOT at 87.2%, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, suggesting these Italian thoroughbreds are holding up reasonably well in the hands of their keepers. Only 9.9% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and well below concerning thresholds.
At 43,604 miles median, these cars are genuinely low-mileage examples for their age—many are clearly garage queens—which explains why they're passing more reliably than average. However, each car averages 1.28 failures and 3.4 advisories per test, pointing to the typical maintenance burden of high-revving, precision-engineered sports cars: if you're considering one, budget for specialist servicing and expect recurring niggles rather than major structural problems.
What to check before buying a 1990 Ferrari 348
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 109 | 87% | 1.3 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1990 Ferrari 348 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1990 Ferrari 348 vehicles fall between 32,184 and 57,765 miles.
1990 Ferrari 348 — Still on the Road
38 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% 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.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1990 Ferrari 348
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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38%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.5%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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13%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11%
Oil leak
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9%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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9%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1990. Counts include advisories and failures.
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