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DFP 836Y

1983 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,549 mi
Last recorded59,549 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Ferrari 30844,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFP 836Y
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 59,549 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 59,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 59,500 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 56,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,547 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,251 miles

Nearside Rear lower arm bush has slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,142 miles

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

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

both rear sill panels showing corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2015 55,126 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear sill panels showing corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,100 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 50,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,378 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,929 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,790 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 41,790 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,774 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn to limit advise replacement.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,018 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,098 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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DFP 836Y is a 1983 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 44,871 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 DFP 836Y, 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 43 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 DFP 836Y?

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What year was DFP 836Y registered?

DFP 836Y is a 1983 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is DFP 836Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFP 836Y shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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