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HHU 522V

1979 Ferrari 308

Black Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,108 mi
Last recorded36,108 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 522V
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,108 miles

Body shows signs of severe corrosion some holes taped over.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,108 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 36,108 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pedal effort very high when rbt tested

chassis/frame rusting badly

noise from servo

rear suspension seems very hard

steering little stiff

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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HHU 522V is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Black 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 HHU 522V, 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

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What year was HHU 522V registered?

HHU 522V is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 6 October 1979.

Is HHU 522V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHU 522V 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.

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