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J971 JCA

1992 Ferrari 348

Red Petrol 3405cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,354 mi
Last recorded47,354 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Ferrari 34840,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ971 JCA
MakeFerrari
Model348
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 47,354 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2026 47,354 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 47,156 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 47,156 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 47,154 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 46,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,720 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 46,720 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,141 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 43,955 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 43,522 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 43,520 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,896 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 42,890 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,375 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 348?

Based on 7,187 MOT tests across 625 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 101
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 80
Steering rack gaiter split 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
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J971 JCA is a 1992 Ferrari 348 in Red with a 3,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Ferrari 348 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 40,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ferrari 348 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J971 JCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 348 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Ferrari 348 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J971 JCA registered?

J971 JCA is a 1992 Ferrari 348, first registered on 18 May 1992.

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