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BBJ 657S

1978 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,188 mi
Last recorded34,188 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 657S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 May 2022 34,188 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 33,850 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 32,156 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 32,131 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,011 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 28 Feb 2009 30,041 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 29,637 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 24 Feb 2007 29,086 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 28,555 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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BBJ 657S is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 45,675 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 BBJ 657S, 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 48 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 BBJ 657S registered?

BBJ 657S is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is BBJ 657S safe to buy?

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