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JPM 847V

1979 Ferrari 308

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

1,420 mi
Last recorded1,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPM 847V
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 1,420 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 1,378 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 765 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 23 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 23 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,917 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,917 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,917 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 62,917 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 62,855 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 62,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 61,089 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,859 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 60,132 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,577 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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JPM 847V is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JPM 847V, 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

How do I check the history of JPM 847V?

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What year was JPM 847V registered?

JPM 847V is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is JPM 847V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPM 847V shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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