Ferrari 308 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ferrari 308 reliable? We analysed 8,624 real MOT tests across 975 vehicles to find out.
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The Ferrari 308 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ferrari 308.
Ferrari 308 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ferrari 308. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ferrari 308 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ferrari 308 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ferrari 308 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ferrari 308 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ferrari 308 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ferrari 308 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ferrari 308 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ferrari 308 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 69 | 91.3% | 2 | 24,741 | 35,502 |
| 1985 | 1,176 | 84.7% | 32,504 | 44,188 | 56,916 |
| 1984 | 1,091 | 84.1% | 29,399 | 41,679 | 54,331 |
| 1983 | 792 | 84.0% | 31,002 | 44,871 | 61,982 |
| 1982 | 614 | 80.5% | 25,011 | 45,951 | 60,399 |
| 1981 | 635 | 81.7% | 24,674 | 42,354 | 57,548 |
| 1980 | 957 | 79.2% | 26,255 | 43,694 | 64,907 |
| 1979 | 963 | 83.1% | 24,453 | 41,693 | 60,736 |
| 1978 | 743 | 82.1% | 31,294 | 45,675 | 59,475 |
| 1977 | 702 | 83.2% | 35,521 | 53,232 | 72,532 |
| 1976 | 416 | 82.9% | 28,960 | 50,776 | 70,714 |
| 1975 | 53 | 88.7% | 3,662 | 47,317 | 59,122 |
How Long Does a Ferrari 308 Last?
Based on 975 Ferrari 308 vehicles on UK roads.
Ferrari 308 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ferrari 308 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ferrari 308
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.3% MOT pass rate from 69 tests
79.2% MOT pass rate from 957 tests
The best year to buy a used Ferrari 308 is 1989, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.3% across 69 tests. The 1980 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ferrari 308 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 308 THIS CAR | 82.8% | 8,624 | 44,662 mi | 50 yrs |
| Ferrari 360 | 90.3% | 28,453 | 23,409 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ferrari F430 | 89.8% | 24,536 | 15,630 mi | 21 yrs |
| Ferrari F355 | 88.1% | 19,604 | 29,762 mi | 32 yrs |
| Mazda Xedos 9 | 69.3% | 4,630 | 98,984 mi | 32 yrs |
Compared to the Ferrari 360 (90.3% pass rate) and the Ferrari F430 (89.8% pass rate), the Ferrari 308 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ferrari 308Should you buy a used Ferrari 308?
The Ferrari 308 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.8% across 8,624 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ferrari 308 are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (479 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (179), and parking brake recording little or no effort (158). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ferrari 308 owner drives around 300 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Ferrari 308 models stay on UK roads for around 50 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.