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B551 RRT

1984 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

52,506 mi
Last recorded52,506 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Ferrari 30841,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB551 RRT
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,506 miles

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm.

Fail 7 Aug 2019 52,504 miles

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

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 52,497 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm.

Fail 26 Oct 2017 52,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm.

Fail 25 May 2016 52,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short in engine bay (1.9.2b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B551 RRT is a 1984 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B551 RRT, 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 B551 RRT registered?

B551 RRT is a 1984 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B551 RRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B551 RRT shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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