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B23 OVT

1985 Ferrari 308

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,564 mi
Last recorded45,564 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ferrari 30844,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 OVT
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 45,564 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 45,451 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 45,409 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 45,359 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 44,316 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 43,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,766 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,232 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,906 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,702 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 41,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,436 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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B23 OVT is a 1985 Ferrari 308 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 44,188 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 B23 OVT, 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 41 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 B23 OVT?

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What year was B23 OVT registered?

B23 OVT is a 1985 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B23 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 OVT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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