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LJU 318V

1980 Ferrari 308

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,840 mi
Last recorded52,840 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 Ferrari 30843,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJU 318V
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 52,840 miles

steering rack bushes poor

Pass 23 Jan 2025 51,554 miles

both rear tyres near the limit ,advise renewing asap

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight wear in offside rear lower wishbone outer bushes/joints

Fail 11 Dec 2024 51,541 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail been rubbing on driveshaft outer joint (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres near the limit ,advise renewing asap

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight wear in offside rear lower wishbone outer bushes /joints

Pass 6 Sep 2023 51,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front head lamp slightly low

parking brake poor

Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,713 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 49,520 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 48,508 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,089 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,113 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,667 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 28 Jul 2014 43,661 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 43,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,100 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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LJU 318V is a 1980 Ferrari 308 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 43,694 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 LJU 318V, 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 46 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 LJU 318V registered?

LJU 318V is a 1980 Ferrari 308, first registered on 19 June 1980.

Is LJU 318V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJU 318V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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