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A243 OVX

1983 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,444 mi
Last recorded12,444 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1983 Ferrari 30844,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA243 OVX
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 12,444 miles

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 12,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 12,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Aug 2017 12,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 12,398 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Hole In Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 11,932 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 10,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 7,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 3,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,950 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 91,897 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 91,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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A243 OVX is a 1983 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 44,871 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 A243 OVX, 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 43 years old, this Ferrari 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A243 OVX registered?

A243 OVX is a 1983 Ferrari 308, first registered on 17 October 1983.

Is A243 OVX safe to buy?

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