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B126 FPU

1984 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,455 mi
Last recorded67,455 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Ferrari 30841,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB126 FPU
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 67,455 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 67,385 miles

Beam deflectors fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2021 67,627 miles

Beam deflectors fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2021 67,327 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Beam deflectors fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,686 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,144 miles

Beam deflectors installed to headlamps

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2018 66,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.5% limit exceeded (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play inner steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

headlamp beam deflectors installed

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,886 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

headlamp beam deflectors installed

steering rack damp around n/s gaiter

Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,454 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,153 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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B126 FPU is a 1984 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 41,679 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 B126 FPU, 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 42 years old, this Ferrari 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B126 FPU registered?

B126 FPU is a 1984 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B126 FPU safe to buy?

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