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GFB 592W

1981 Ferrari 308

Black Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,909 mi
Last recorded36,909 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 30842,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 592W
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 36,909 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 36,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 36,785 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 36,715 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 36,514 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,414 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,002 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread, no cords showing

Fail 20 Jan 2015 35,911 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 35,735 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking in treads

Pass 30 Jan 2013 35,389 miles

All Steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

N/S/F tyre cracking with age in tread and inner sidewall

O/S/R tyre cracking with age in tread and inner sidewall

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,237 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 35,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,686 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,594 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 33,087 miles

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

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,837 miles

Oil leak

slight binding both front wheels

Fail 1 Feb 2008 32,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight binding both front wheels

Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,533 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 30,374 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 30,367 miles

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

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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GFB 592W is a 1981 Ferrari 308 in Black with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 42,354 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 GFB 592W, 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 45 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 GFB 592W registered?

GFB 592W is a 1981 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is GFB 592W safe to buy?

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