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FIL 1537

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,165 mi
Last recorded17,165 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 1537
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,165 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,171 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 17,164 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,164 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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FIL 1537 is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FIL 1537, 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 FIL 1537?

You can check the full history of FIL 1537 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FIL 1537 registered?

FIL 1537 is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FIL 1537 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 1537 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIL 1537 have outstanding finance?

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