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HWV 23X

1981 Ferrari 308

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,012 mi
Last recorded58,012 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 30842,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWV 23X
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,548 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 57,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

passanger front seat & belt missing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,228 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 57,228 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,055 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 57,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,200 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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HWV 23X is a 1981 Ferrari 308 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 42,354 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 HWV 23X, 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 45 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 HWV 23X?

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What year was HWV 23X registered?

HWV 23X is a 1981 Ferrari 308, first registered on 25 September 1981.

Is HWV 23X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWV 23X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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