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8 EWR

1979 Ferrari Dino

Red Petrol 2927cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,667 mi
Last recorded65,667 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Ferrari Dino42,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 EWR
MakeFerrari
ModelDino
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,927cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 65,667 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 65,667 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,243 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 62,243 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,223 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 62,222 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Aug 2018 62,211 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,171 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 62,169 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working Both n/s and o/s. (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,885 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 61,885 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,841 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 61,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,752 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 61,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,401 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 61,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,931 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 60,561 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 60,561 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,010 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,533 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leaks

vehicle under sealed

How Reliable is the Ferrari Dino?

Based on 2,218 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
213
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
brake binding 33
Stop lamp not working 25
Headlamp aim too low 25
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8 EWR is a 1979 Ferrari Dino in Red with a 2,927cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1979 Ferrari Dino models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 42,549 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 Dino fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 EWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari Dino typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Ferrari Dino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8 EWR registered?

8 EWR is a 1979 Ferrari Dino, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is 8 EWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 EWR shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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