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DWN 1

1981 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,532 mi
Last recorded21,532 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 30842,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWN 1
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 21,532 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 21,319 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 20,793 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 20,655 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,524 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 19,927 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

Pass 11 Jun 2014 19,516 miles

FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

Pass 7 May 2013 19,016 miles

all tyres sidewalls perishing and tyres appear very old - replacement recommended

Fail 22 Apr 2013 18,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

all tyres sidewalls perishing and tyres appear very old - replacement recommended

wiperblades starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,911 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,731 miles

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

tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,442 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,882 miles

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

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

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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DWN 1 is a 1981 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1981 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 42,354 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 DWN 1, 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 45 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 DWN 1 registered?

DWN 1 is a 1981 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is DWN 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWN 1 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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