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GTB 481V

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,781 mi
Last recorded92,781 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTB 481V
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 92,781 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,473 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,458 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 92,456 miles

Nearside rear brake binding handbrake, (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 91,788 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,479 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,989 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,439 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,755 miles

offside rear outer driveshaft boot split

Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,272 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 85,905 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 85,329 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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GTB 481V is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GTB 481V, 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 GTB 481V?

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What year was GTB 481V registered?

GTB 481V is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is GTB 481V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTB 481V shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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