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78 GT

1981 Ferrari 308

Black Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,341 mi
Last recorded11,341 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 30842,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 GT
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 11,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 10,701 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside R/H wiper smeary in places

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front headlamps have beam deflectors installed

Fail 30 Aug 2016 10,701 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 10,395 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 10,015 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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78 GT is a 1981 Ferrari 308 in Black with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 42,354 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 78 GT, 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 45 years old, this Ferrari 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 78 GT registered?

78 GT is a 1981 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is 78 GT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 GT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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