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BRZ 308

1981 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,512 mi
Last recorded73,512 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 30842,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 308
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 72,431 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,400 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 70,054 miles

headlamp beam kick up masks fitted offside and nearside

Fail 4 Mar 2019 70,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlamp beam kick up masks fitted offside and nearside

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,044 miles

front and rear suspension bushs slightly perished but no play found

Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,551 miles

front and rear suspension bushes perishing but no play found

Fail 21 Apr 2017 68,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension bushes perishing but no play found

Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,039 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 67,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,658 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 66,652 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BRZ 308 is a 1981 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BRZ 308, 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

How do I check the history of BRZ 308?

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What year was BRZ 308 registered?

BRZ 308 is a 1981 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is BRZ 308 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRZ 308 shows 12 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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