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DPC 297T

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,960 mi
Last recorded22,960 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPC 297T
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 22,960 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 22,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 22,440 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,894 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,202 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 17,202 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,194 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 17,175 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,955 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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DPC 297T is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DPC 297T, 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

How do I check the history of DPC 297T?

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What year was DPC 297T registered?

DPC 297T is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 21 June 1979.

Is DPC 297T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPC 297T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DPC 297T have outstanding finance?

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