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DF08 XWS

2008 Ferrari F430

Red Petrol 4308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,696 mi
Last recorded20,696 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ferrari F43014,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XWS
MakeFerrari
ModelF430
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,308cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 20,696 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 19,654 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 18,805 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 17,772 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 15,891 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 14,289 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 12,893 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 12,666 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 11,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 4,501 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 4,178 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 3,035 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 1,674 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 1,653 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Ferrari F430?

Based on 24,536 MOT tests across 1,983 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
711
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,983
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 305
position lamp(s) not working 178
Headlamp aim too high 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 100
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DF08 XWS is a 2008 Ferrari F430 in Red with a 4,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Ferrari F430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 14,110 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 F430 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF08 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari F430 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Ferrari F430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF08 XWS registered?

DF08 XWS is a 2008 Ferrari F430, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is DF08 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 XWS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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