Ferrari 348 (1991)
1991 Ferrari 348
CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 1991 Ferrari 348. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1991 Ferrari 348 passes its MOT on the first attempt 89.3% of the time, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which is a genuine strength for a car now 33 years old. Only 8.1% of these cars have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so major safety issues are relatively rare in the survivor population.
These 348s sit at just 38,649 miles median (averaging 41,537), suggesting careful ownership and storage typical of collectible sports cars—not hard-driven machines. The 1.14 average failures and 3.5 advisories per test point to minor niggles (trim, lighting, emissions) rather than structural rot, but the median CarhunchScore of 50 reflects the genuine complexity and cost of keeping these Italian engines and cooling systems in tune; budget for specialist servicing and expect ongoing maintenance as a cost of ownership.
What to check before buying a 1991 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1991 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 1991 Ferrari 348 vehicles fall between 23,935 and 52,029 miles.
1991 Ferrari 348 — Still on the Road
52 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% 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 — 1991 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%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38%
Offside 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%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
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9%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.
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