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BPO 256W

1980 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,523 mi
Last recorded67,523 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1980 Ferrari 30843,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 256W
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 67,523 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 67,523 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,887 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 64,877 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,708 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 61,686 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,258 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 59,504 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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BPO 256W is a 1980 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 43,694 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 BPO 256W, 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 46 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 BPO 256W registered?

BPO 256W is a 1980 Ferrari 308, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is BPO 256W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPO 256W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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