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KPL 579W

1981 Ferrari 308

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

51,461 mi
Last recorded51,461 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 30842,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPL 579W
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 51,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 51,461 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,458 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,457 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 51,457 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 51,372 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 51,372 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 50,960 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 May 2016 50,955 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,467 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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KPL 579W is a 1981 Ferrari 308 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KPL 579W, 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 KPL 579W?

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What year was KPL 579W registered?

KPL 579W is a 1981 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is KPL 579W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPL 579W shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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