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B831 MPB

1985 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,464 mi
Last recorded47,464 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Ferrari 30844,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB831 MPB
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 47,464 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 46,956 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 46,576 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 46,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,268 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,550 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,248 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,914 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 44,910 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 44,509 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

minor deteriation to suspension rubber bushes.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,509 miles

minor deteriation to suspension rubber bushes.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,156 miles

some wear and deteriation to suspension components. hand brake marginal efficiency.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 43,174 miles

parking brake rather low efficiency and stiff action

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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B831 MPB 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 B831 MPB, 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 B831 MPB registered?

B831 MPB is a 1985 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B831 MPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B831 MPB 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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