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DDZ 308

1979 Ferrari 308

Black Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,554 mi
Last recorded23,554 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDZ 308
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 23,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,025 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 22,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,074 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,195 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,004 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 18,661 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

N/S sill quite badly corroded but sill is not considered structural due to ladder type chassis

Pass 8 Feb 2012 16,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hard corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sill areas

Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,876 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 13,438 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 13,431 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 11,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

No plate lamps dim

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,779 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 9,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 7,385 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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DDZ 308 is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Black with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DDZ 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 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 DDZ 308 registered?

DDZ 308 is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 15 January 1979.

Is DDZ 308 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDZ 308 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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