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MGU 308

1980 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,223 mi
Last recorded34,223 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1980 Ferrari 30843,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGU 308
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 34,223 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 32,511 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 31,805 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 30,200 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 28,725 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 28,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,738 miles

steering slightly tight from lock to lock

Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,442 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 23,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 20,721 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 18,940 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,706 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 15,704 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 12,976 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 12,975 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 10,073 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 10,073 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 3 Aug 2009 8,042 miles

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

parking brake performance poor

Fail 3 Aug 2009 8,042 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

parking brake performance poor

Pass 23 Aug 2008 5,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 4,232 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 2,725 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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MGU 308 is a 1980 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MGU 308, 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.

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What year was MGU 308 registered?

MGU 308 is a 1980 Ferrari 308, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is MGU 308 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGU 308 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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