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A10 SJF

1985 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,660 mi
Last recorded38,660 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Ferrari 30844,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 SJF
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 38,660 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 38,647 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 38,565 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 38,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,104 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 38,104 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,094 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed fuel lines to fuel filter corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Lower oil leak from engine

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 38,094 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed fuel lines to fuel filter corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Lower oil leak from engine

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 38,023 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,999 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipe union corroded

metal fuel pipe corroded

nearside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

nearside inner sill/floor pan has slight corrosion

offside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

offside inner sill /floor pan has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2013 37,999 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipe union corroded

metal fuel pipe corroded

nearside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

nearside inner sill/floor pan has slight corrosion

offside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

offside inner sill /floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,964 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 37,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine oil leaks

bonnet struts not supporting

light corrosion around osf lowe wishbone

oil leak around engine

Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,778 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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A10 SJF is a 1985 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A10 SJF, 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 A10 SJF registered?

A10 SJF is a 1985 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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