CarVerify

Free Car Check

CSU 262

1978 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,151 mi
Last recorded34,151 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSU 262
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,151 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,149 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,147 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 34,142 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 34,123 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,123 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,188 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,825 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

all shockaborber bushes cracked no excessive movement

both inner cv gaiters adrift

Fail 30 Jul 2008 32,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both inner cv gaiters adrift

shock absorber mounting bushes cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2005 32,252 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 32,251 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise; slight play steering rack

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
Full Ferrari 308 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CSU 262 is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1978 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 45,675 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 CSU 262, 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 48 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 CSU 262?

You can check the full history of CSU 262 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CSU 262 registered?

CSU 262 is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 March 1978.

Is CSU 262 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSU 262 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CSU 262 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CSU 262. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.