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ASA 885T

1978 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,656 mi
Last recorded54,656 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASA 885T
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 54,656 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,606 miles

Corrosion in N/S and O/S inner sills.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,567 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 54,565 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,481 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,280 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 54,280 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,233 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 54,225 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 54,178 miles

front 2 tyre walls cracked

Fail 22 May 2012 54,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

front 2 tyre walls cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,032 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 54,025 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,903 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 53,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,701 miles

parking brake efficiency just passed

Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,489 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 53,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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ASA 885T is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1978 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 45,675 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 ASA 885T, 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 48 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 ASA 885T?

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What year was ASA 885T registered?

ASA 885T is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 4 August 1978.

Is ASA 885T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASA 885T shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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