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308 OMB

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,169 mi
Last recorded74,169 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration308 OMB
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 74,169 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 74,166 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 May 2025 73,620 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 73,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 72,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 72,456 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 72,456 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 71,960 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 71,959 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 71,803 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 71,803 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,491 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,855 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,044 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 59,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,550 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,144 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 OMB is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1979 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 41,693 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 OMB, 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 47 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 OMB?

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What year was 308 OMB registered?

308 OMB is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is 308 OMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 308 OMB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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