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A938 OJN

1983 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,545 mi
Last recorded48,545 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Ferrari 30844,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA938 OJN
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 48,545 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 48,312 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 48,057 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 47,831 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both wipers slightly smeary

Fail 13 May 2021 47,831 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both wipers slightly smeary

Pass 21 May 2020 47,373 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,148 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside side repeater slightly dim

Fail 4 Jan 2019 47,140 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside side repeater slightly dim

Pass 1 Dec 2017 46,540 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,776 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,241 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,144 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,792 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated/perishing.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,490 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 41,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 40,301 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 40,300 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,298 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 39,285 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,085 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 37,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,374 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 35,358 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,359 miles

offside lower lamp not working

trims and covers covering testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,387 miles

advise perking brake efficiency very close to lower limit

Fail 17 Jul 2006 29,387 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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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A938 OJN is a 1983 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A938 OJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A938 OJN registered?

A938 OJN is a 1983 Ferrari 308, first registered on 3 November 1983.

Is A938 OJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A938 OJN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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