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LRM 918L

1978 Ferrari 308

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,466 mi
Last recorded81,466 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRM 918L
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,466 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 81,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front washer jet poor

Fail 30 Jun 2015 81,371 miles

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

Chassis corroded but not excessively

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlight lens has a crack in it

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlight aim slightly low but with-in tolerance

Slight play in nearside and offside end of steering rack ball joints

Various underbody and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,316 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,272 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,186 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 81,185 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,465 miles

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

offside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,510 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 73,021 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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LRM 918L 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 69.2%.

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 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 LRM 918L, 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

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What year was LRM 918L registered?

LRM 918L is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 20 November 1978.

Is LRM 918L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRM 918L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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