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MRY 746W

1980 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,401 mi
Last recorded70,401 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Ferrari 30843,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRY 746W
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 70,401 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 69,303 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 67,965 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in both inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 67,452 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,436 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,768 miles

handbrake effort only just meets requirements

Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,339 miles

handbrake effort only just meets requirements

Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,820 miles

parking brake effort only just meets requirements

Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,877 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,798 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,331 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,149 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 63,149 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 63,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,423 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 61,414 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,131 miles

oil leak around engine under side

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

washer jets weak but still hitting windscreen

wipers little slow but still ok for mot

Fail 11 Oct 2010 60,131 miles

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

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

oil leak around engine under side

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

washer jets weak but still hitting windscreen

wipers little slow but still ok for mot

Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,128 miles

offside front seat belt very worn

windscreen washers weak still hits windscreen at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2009 60,122 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

offside front seat belt very worn

windscreen washers weak still hits windscreen at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,851 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,281 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 58,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

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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MRY 746W is a 1980 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MRY 746W, 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 MRY 746W registered?

MRY 746W is a 1980 Ferrari 308, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is MRY 746W safe to buy?

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