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308 HBJ

1983 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,437 mi
Last recorded89,437 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1983 Ferrari 30844,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,437 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 89,430 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,398 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 89,398 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 89,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 89,050 miles
Fail 25 May 2006

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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 HBJ is a 1983 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HBJ, 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

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What year was 308 HBJ registered?

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

Is 308 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 308 HBJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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