1987 Ferrari 328 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 297 MOT tests analysed for the 1987 Ferrari 328, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (80.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 11 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 9 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.4% | 7 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 3 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.0% | 3 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.7% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non catalyst emissions | 6 |
| 2 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 5 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 5 |
| 4 | Washers | 4 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 4 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 13 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.0% | 12 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 3.7% | 11 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.4% | 10 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.7% | 5 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 143 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 130 | 7.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54 | 7.4% |
| 2022 | 69 | 8.7% |
| 2023 | 62 | 4.8% |
| 2024 | 52 | 5.8% |
| 2025 | 60 | 5.0% |
What to check before buying a 1987 328
Before buying a 1987 Ferrari 328, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 3.7% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (3.0% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Visibility (2.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 1987 Ferrari 328s pass their MOT?
93.6% of the 297 1987 Ferrari 328 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1987 Ferrari 328?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (3.0%).
Does the 1987 328 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 7.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 297 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.