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FPE 35V

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,062 mi
Last recorded21,062 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPE 35V
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,062 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 20,909 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 20,677 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 20,419 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 20,182 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 19,755 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 19,508 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,442 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 19,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,796 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 17,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,132 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 16,132 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 16,126 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,092 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 16,081 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FPE 35V 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 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 FPE 35V, 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 FPE 35V?

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What year was FPE 35V registered?

FPE 35V is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is FPE 35V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPE 35V shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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