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MWL 490S

1977 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,873 mi
Last recorded77,873 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 Ferrari 30853,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWL 490S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 77,873 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 77,868 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 77,863 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 77,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front grill insecure

sills in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2021 77,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,607 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,506 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 77,460 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 77,097 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 77,097 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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