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42 FR

1984 Ferrari 308

White Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,343 mi
Last recorded50,343 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Ferrari 30841,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 FR
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2025 50,343 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 49,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2023 49,725 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 49,496 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2021 49,119 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2020 48,825 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2019 48,534 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 48,317 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 48,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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42 FR is a 1984 Ferrari 308 in White with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 41,679 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 42 FR, 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 42 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 42 FR?

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What year was 42 FR registered?

42 FR is a 1984 Ferrari 308, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 42 FR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 FR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 42 FR have outstanding finance?

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