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B163 XBU

1984 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,930 mi
Last recorded49,930 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1984 Ferrari 30841,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB163 XBU
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,930 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 49,929 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,041 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 49,034 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,016 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 48,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 48,991 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 48,990 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,924 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,880 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,707 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,698 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,662 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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B163 XBU is a 1984 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B163 XBU, 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 B163 XBU registered?

B163 XBU is a 1984 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B163 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B163 XBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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