1986 Ferrari Mondial 3.2L Petrol · D494 GUV

The 1986 Ferrari Mondial presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 9 August 2024 at 82,466 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four preceding annual tests from July 2021 to July 2023 also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 7 July 2021 at 80,394 miles that the DVSA log shows with no defects recorded, reversed by a pass the very next day; this suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening advisories or recurring defects across the visible record. The odometer shows 82,466 miles against roughly forty years of age, an average of about 2,062 miles per year. The car sat almost unused between July 2022 and July 2023, gaining just 10 miles, and only 1,752 miles across the full 2021 to 2024 span. Such low, sporadic use over a classic Ferrari implies long periods of storage. Damp-prone components and perishable rubbers suffer in that pattern even when the MOT stays clean. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or seizure after standing. Check brake discs for corrosion pitting and the exhaust system for internal rot. Structural integrity around chassis outriggers and sills needs a ramp check for hidden rust the annual test may not have probed. The clean MOT sequence points to a lightly used, reasonably kept example, but the sparse defect data means previous owners could have skipped interim maintenance. Verify service stamps and confirm fluid changes before purchase.