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BFW 725W

1981 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,750 mi
Last recorded41,750 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 30842,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 725W
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 41,750 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear upper & lower wishbones corroded & bushes cracking & perished

Underbody & sills covered in thick underseal

Fail 19 Apr 2021 41,750 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear upper & lower wishbones corroded & bushes cracking & perished

Underbody & sills covered in thick underseal

Pass 8 Nov 2019 40,985 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Temporary fog light fitted to satisfy MOT requirements.

Fail 6 Nov 2019 40,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BFW 725W is a 1981 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 42,354 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 BFW 725W, 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 45 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 BFW 725W registered?

BFW 725W is a 1981 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is BFW 725W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 725W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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