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BTU 74S

1977 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,030 mi
Last recorded68,030 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 Ferrari 30853,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 74S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 68,030 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 67,833 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,474 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,076 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,560 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,428 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 66,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 66,327 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 66,327 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Slight loss of coolant through bypass hose during test

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2008 65,765 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 65,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 65,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 63,721 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 63,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BTU 74S is a 1977 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BTU 74S, 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

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What year was BTU 74S registered?

BTU 74S is a 1977 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is BTU 74S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 74S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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