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B818 SEA

1985 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,236 mi
Last recorded35,236 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1985 Ferrari 30844,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB818 SEA
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 35,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 34,306 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 34,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,180 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 32,510 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,587 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 31,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,920 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 30,244 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,458 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 29,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,583 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 28,264 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,719 miles

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

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

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

long travel on park brake

Fail 11 Oct 2006 27,715 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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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B818 SEA is a 1985 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B818 SEA, 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.

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What year was B818 SEA registered?

B818 SEA is a 1985 Ferrari 308, first registered on 16 May 1985.

Is B818 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B818 SEA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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