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JWG 1

1978 Ferrari 308

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,734 mi
Last recorded48,734 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWG 1
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 48,734 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 47,018 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 46,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,463 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 46,354 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,066 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,507 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,650 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,359 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,640 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,431 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

flexi brake hoses metal ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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JWG 1 is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 45,675 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 JWG 1, 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 48 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 JWG 1?

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What year was JWG 1 registered?

JWG 1 is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is JWG 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWG 1 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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