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ABW 308M

1983 Ferrari 308

Black Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,161 mi
Last recorded68,161 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Ferrari 30844,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 308M
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 68,161 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 68,144 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 67,396 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 67,396 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 66,432 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 66,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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ABW 308M is a 1983 Ferrari 308 in Black with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ABW 308M, 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

How do I check the history of ABW 308M?

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What year was ABW 308M registered?

ABW 308M is a 1983 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is ABW 308M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 308M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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