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C896 XHO

1985 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,071 mi
Last recorded54,071 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Ferrari 30844,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC896 XHO
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2024 54,071 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 53,707 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 53,299 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 52,670 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,196 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,033 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,378 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,018 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,622 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,825 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,986 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,558 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,422 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,091 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,536 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,107 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,931 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,638 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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C896 XHO is a 1985 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 44,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C896 XHO, 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 41 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 C896 XHO?

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What year was C896 XHO registered?

C896 XHO is a 1985 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C896 XHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C896 XHO shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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