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BLF 891S

1977 Ferrari 308

Black Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,190 mi
Last recorded71,190 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1977 Ferrari 30853,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 891S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 71,190 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,782 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 66,467 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 66,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,416 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 66,416 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,410 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 66,410 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,404 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,399 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,369 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 63,554 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,107 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 60,342 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,340 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 60,339 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,338 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 60,338 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,337 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 60,336 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 60,335 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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BLF 891S is a 1977 Ferrari 308 in Black with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1977 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,232 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 BLF 891S, 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 49 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 BLF 891S?

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What year was BLF 891S registered?

BLF 891S is a 1977 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is BLF 891S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLF 891S shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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