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NLX 579V

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,527 mi
Last recorded29,527 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLX 579V
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2023 29,527 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 25,224 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 25,146 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,823 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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NLX 579V is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 41,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLX 579V, 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 47 years old, this Ferrari 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NLX 579V?

You can check the full history of NLX 579V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NLX 579V registered?

NLX 579V is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is NLX 579V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLX 579V shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NLX 579V have outstanding finance?

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