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308 FNW

1980 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

3,918 mi
Last recorded3,918 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1980 Ferrari 30843,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration308 FNW
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 3,918 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 2,509 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 2,074 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 677 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 9 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 7 Dec 2017 99,998 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 8 Dec 2016 99,636 miles

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,033 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 99,031 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 982,123 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 98,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 97,401 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,183 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 94,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 92,009 miles

all suspension bushes deteriorated

front chassis corroded, dificult to inspect fully due to underbody covers

offside front tyre screw in tread

Fail 3 Nov 2010 92,009 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

front chassis corroded, dificult to inspect fully due to underbody covers

offside front tyre screw in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2009 88,619 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,729 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 84,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all tyre 3mm

Pass 29 Nov 2007 81,362 miles

wheel corrosion,general underbody corrosio,surface rust on rear brake discs,headlight output

Fail 4 Apr 2007 81,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear sill holed by corrosion within prescribed area but area isnt load bearing.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 80,089 miles

WHEELS CORRODING ON INNER RIMS, FUEL SMELL UNDER BONNET,OIL LEAK.

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 FNW is a 1980 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1980 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 43,694 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 FNW, 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 46 years old, this Ferrari 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 308 FNW registered?

308 FNW is a 1980 Ferrari 308, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is 308 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 308 FNW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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