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EPE 693V

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,541 mi
Last recorded52,541 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPE 693V
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 52,541 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 52,436 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 51,813 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,591 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 51,591 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 51,136 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,250 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2018 50,248 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2017 50,012 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 49,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 49,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 49,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 49,050 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,938 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 47,883 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 47,238 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 45,796 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,992 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,527 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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EPE 693V is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EPE 693V, 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 EPE 693V?

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What year was EPE 693V registered?

EPE 693V is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is EPE 693V safe to buy?

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