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A588 PAE

1984 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,964 mi
Last recorded14,964 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Ferrari 30841,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA588 PAE
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 14,964 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2024 14,784 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 14,674 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 14,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 14,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 13,930 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 13,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 12,685 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 12,684 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 12,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 10,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,664 miles

handbrake efforts BORDERLINE

handbrake travel BORDERLINE

n/s wiper splitting BORDERLINE

wear in steering coloumn

Pass 6 Aug 2012 9,976 miles

corrosion n/s/r brake discs

Pass 5 Sep 2011 9,216 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 9,210 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 9,204 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,985 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 8,186 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 8,181 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

foot brake 75

hand brake 16

Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,620 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WHEEL ARCH ON FULL LOCK

O/S/F/ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIT

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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A588 PAE is a 1984 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A588 PAE, 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.

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What year was A588 PAE registered?

A588 PAE is a 1984 Ferrari 308, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A588 PAE safe to buy?

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