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FER 308C

1978 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,299 mi
Last recorded46,299 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFER 308C
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 46,299 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 45,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear hand brake and foot brake just pass braking requirement reading

Pass 7 May 2016 45,793 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 45,512 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 45,512 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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FER 308C is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 45,675 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 FER 308C, 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 48 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 FER 308C?

You can check the full history of FER 308C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FER 308C registered?

FER 308C is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is FER 308C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FER 308C shows 7 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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