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AGO 979W

1981 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,173 mi
Last recorded5,173 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 30842,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGO 979W
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2019 5,173 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes have 23% imbalance, NS weaker

Pass 23 Apr 2010 4,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 4,205 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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AGO 979W is a 1981 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 42,354 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 AGO 979W, 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 45 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 AGO 979W?

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What year was AGO 979W registered?

AGO 979W is a 1981 Ferrari 308, first registered on 4 March 1981.

Is AGO 979W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGO 979W shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AGO 979W have outstanding finance?

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