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FER 308T

1978 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,355 mi
Last recorded50,355 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFER 308T
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,355 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 50,355 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 49,842 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 49,842 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,647 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,463 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 49,463 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,265 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 48,877 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,130 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 48,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,411 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 47,252 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 21 Apr 2009 46,629 miles

N/s and o/s front inner wing panels fibre glass repair, peeling off

O/s/r drive shaft inner gaiter insecure.

Some play/wear steering rack and ends.

Suspect engine oil leak.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 46,629 miles

N/s and o/s front inner wing panels fibre glass repair, peeling off

O/s/r drive shaft inner gaiter insecure.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Some play/wear steering rack and ends.

Suspect engine oil leak.

Pass 12 May 2008 46,539 miles

N/s and o/s inner wing panels poorly repaired with fibre glass, repair starting to fail

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/s indicators poor operation

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Washer bottle leaking

Fail 12 May 2008 46,539 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s and o/s inner wing panels poorly repaired with fibre glass, repair starting to fail

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/s indicators poor operation

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,463 miles

All suspension bushes begining to perish

Chassis very heavily undersealed in places.

Fog lamp not fitted

N//s/f indicater lamp dull

N/s/r and o/s/r brake calliper brake pipes damp, no signs of leaking during mot.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/s/f indicater lamp dull

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Under gaurds fitted length of car.

n/s and o/s front inner wings poorly repaired with a fibre glass repair patch peeling off.

Pass 25 May 2006 46,211 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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FER 308T is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 FER 308T, 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

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What year was FER 308T registered?

FER 308T is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is FER 308T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FER 308T shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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