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GGW 589V

1978 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,832 mi
Last recorded33,832 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGW 589V
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 33,832 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 33,763 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,273 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,708 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,640 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 32,633 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,330 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 28,458 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,051 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 27,032 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,143 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 26,129 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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.C.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle rusty on underside

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,715 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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GGW 589V is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GGW 589V, 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 GGW 589V registered?

GGW 589V is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is GGW 589V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGW 589V shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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