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FMU 993V

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,961 mi
Last recorded63,961 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMU 993V
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 63,961 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 63,603 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 63,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,736 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,147 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,713 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,025 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,158 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,695 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,108 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,276 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 14 Sep 2007 31,856 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 28 Sep 2006 30,103 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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FMU 993V is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FMU 993V, 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 FMU 993V?

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What year was FMU 993V registered?

FMU 993V is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FMU 993V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMU 993V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FMU 993V have outstanding finance?

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