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AFX 799A

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,600 mi
Last recorded75,600 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFX 799A
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2024 75,600 miles

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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AFX 799A is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 41,693 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 AFX 799A, 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 47 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 AFX 799A?

You can check the full history of AFX 799A by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AFX 799A registered?

AFX 799A is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 14 June 1979.

Is AFX 799A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFX 799A shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFX 799A have outstanding finance?

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