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JIW 308

1982 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,085 mi
Last recorded37,085 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1982 Ferrari 30845,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 308
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 37,085 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 36,410 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 36,337 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 36,208 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,975 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 34,347 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,826 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,720 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 31,659 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 31,551 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 31,399 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,389 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 31,113 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 30,845 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,032 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 30,017 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake performance close to min limit

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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JIW 308 is a 1982 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1982 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 45,951 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 JIW 308, 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 44 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 JIW 308 registered?

JIW 308 is a 1982 Ferrari 308, first registered on 8 November 1982.

Is JIW 308 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIW 308 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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