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308 FER

1983 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,517 mi
Last recorded92,517 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Ferrari 30844,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration308 FER
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,517 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 92,435 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,341 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,905 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,394 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 91,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,423 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 36,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,420 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 36,419 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 36,419 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Ferrari 308?

Based on 8,624 MOT tests across 975 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
300
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 479
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 179
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 156
brake binding 143
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308 FER is a 1983 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 44,871 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 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 479 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 308 FER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 43 years old, this Ferrari 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 308 FER?

You can check the full history of 308 FER by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 308 FER registered?

308 FER is a 1983 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is 308 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for 308 FER shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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