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HBA 894Y

1983 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

260,173 mi
Last recorded260,173 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Ferrari 30844,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 894Y
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 260,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 260,138 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 260,138 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 259,801 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 259,106 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 259,105 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 258,195 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 257,293 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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HBA 894Y is a 1983 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 44,871 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 HBA 894Y, 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 43 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 HBA 894Y?

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What year was HBA 894Y registered?

HBA 894Y is a 1983 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is HBA 894Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBA 894Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HBA 894Y have outstanding finance?

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