MOT Status
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77,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front grill insecure
sills in poor condition
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front grill insecure
sills in poor condition
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ferrari 308?
Based on 8,624 MOT tests across 975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MWL 490S is a 1977 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1977 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,232 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 MWL 490S, 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 49 years old, this Ferrari 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MWL 490S registered?
MWL 490S is a 1977 Ferrari 308, first registered on 13 October 1977.
Is MWL 490S safe to buy?
The MOT history for MWL 490S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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