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BIG 9308

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,308 mi
Last recorded72,308 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 9308
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,308 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 72,282 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,683 miles

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

coolent leak

o/s dip beam lens cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,326 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 69,326 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

servo and master cylinder inaccessible 'brakepipes front inaccessible

Pass 10 Feb 2006 66,438 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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BIG 9308 is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 41,693 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 BIG 9308, 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 47 years old, this Ferrari 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BIG 9308?

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What year was BIG 9308 registered?

BIG 9308 is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 14 May 1979.

Is BIG 9308 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 9308 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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