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308 MCX

1985 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,967 mi
Last recorded38,967 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ferrari 30844,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration308 MCX
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 38,967 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 38,937 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 38,918 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 38,809 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 38,807 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 38,789 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 38,678 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 38,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 38,610 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 38,608 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on n/s front flashing slower and is dimmer. (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,255 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 37,625 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,395 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,872 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,454 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 36,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,065 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 35,910 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 35,801 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 35,589 miles

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 MCX is a 1985 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 44,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCX, 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 41 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 MCX registered?

308 MCX is a 1985 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 308 MCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 308 MCX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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