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A970 HPF

1983 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,586 mi
Last recorded32,586 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Ferrari 30844,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA970 HPF
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 32,586 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 32,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 32,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake standard only just met

Pass 3 Aug 2020 32,255 miles

Parking brake standard only just met

Pass 13 Jul 2019 32,164 miles

Advise Parking brake only just making required standard

Pass 28 Jul 2018 32,062 miles

parking brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 22 Jul 2017 31,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,521 miles

Offside Rear cv boot loose

hand brake only just passed test

Fail 18 Jul 2016 31,513 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear cv boot loose

hand brake only just passed test

Pass 13 Jun 2015 31,464 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 31,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 30,690 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 30,650 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 30,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 30,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,650 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 29,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,323 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 23,706 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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A970 HPF is a 1983 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 A970 HPF, 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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A970 HPF is a 1983 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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