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BRD 530T

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,002 mi
Last recorded68,002 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 530T
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,844 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 67,843 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Lower Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,607 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 67,607 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,251 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 67,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,121 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight play in pin or bush n/s and o/s rear hub

Pass 9 Apr 2011 67,036 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,851 miles

all flexi hose ferules starting to corrode

all suspension show signs of age and wear

both front trackrod ends have slight play

header tank leaking coolant

n/s inner door sill has a small hole

n/s inner sill starting to corrode

n/s seat belt fraying slightly

o/s washer jet could be better

Pass 18 Apr 2009 66,574 miles

all front suspension bushes show wear

both front wipers starting to smear

front saddle bushes slight play

n/s/r light cluster loose/damaged

poss water pump leaking

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Apr 2009 66,574 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all front suspension bushes show wear

both front wipers starting to smear

front saddle bushes slight play

n/s/r light cluster loose/damaged

poss water pump leaking

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 14 Apr 2009 66,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 65,748 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 63,996 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension joints/bushes show age & wear

slight noise, o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2006 61,459 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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BRD 530T is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BRD 530T, 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

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What year was BRD 530T registered?

BRD 530T is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 16 March 1979.

Is BRD 530T safe to buy?

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