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8 CJN

1985 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,919 mi
Last recorded14,919 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Ferrari 30844,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 CJN
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 14,919 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 14,904 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 14,871 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 14,846 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 14,817 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 14,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 14,784 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 14,720 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 14,608 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 14,603 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 14,547 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 14,251 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 14,087 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,846 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 13,846 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,573 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 13,570 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,160 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 12,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 12,884 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,410 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 9,799 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 8,268 miles

advise hand brake effiency very close to lower limit

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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8 CJN is a 1985 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 8 CJN, 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 8 CJN registered?

8 CJN is a 1985 Ferrari 308, first registered on 21 February 1985.

Is 8 CJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 CJN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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