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GJI 822

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,453 mi
Last recorded55,453 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJI 822
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,453 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,276 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 55,275 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wiper blades starting to smear

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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GJI 822 is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJI 822, 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 GJI 822?

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What year was GJI 822 registered?

GJI 822 is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 23 May 1979.

Is GJI 822 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJI 822 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJI 822 have outstanding finance?

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