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HKX 494T

1997 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,587 mi
Last recorded22,587 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKX 494T
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2008 22,587 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front service brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2008 22,525 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front service brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2007 22,421 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 22,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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HKX 494T is a 1997 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HKX 494T, 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 29 years old, this Ferrari 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HKX 494T registered?

HKX 494T is a 1997 Ferrari 308, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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