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B251 XYL

1985 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,485 mi
Last recorded10,485 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1985 Ferrari 30844,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB251 XYL
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 10,485 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 10,479 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 10,461 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 10,461 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 10,426 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 10,322 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 10,321 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,314 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 10,295 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 10,281 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,270 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 10,204 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 101,419 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 10,137 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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B251 XYL is a 1985 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B251 XYL, 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

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What year was B251 XYL registered?

B251 XYL is a 1985 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B251 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B251 XYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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