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LBA 806V

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,084 mi
Last recorded75,084 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBA 806V
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,084 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 75,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,713 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 74,674 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 73,761 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 73,761 miles

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

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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LBA 806V is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LBA 806V, 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

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What year was LBA 806V registered?

LBA 806V is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is LBA 806V safe to buy?

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