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A251 LFJ

1984 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,546 mi
Last recorded40,546 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Ferrari 30841,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA251 LFJ
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 40,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 39,655 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 39,578 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 39,395 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 39,389 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 39,045 miles

handbrake efficiency just met

Pass 4 May 2017 38,777 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,664 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,109 miles

park performance just met

Pass 15 May 2014 37,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,847 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 37,712 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 37,712 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 37,560 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,391 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 37,390 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A251 LFJ is a 1984 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1984 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 41,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A251 LFJ, 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 42 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 A251 LFJ registered?

A251 LFJ is a 1984 Ferrari 308, first registered on 3 February 1984.

Is A251 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A251 LFJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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