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ONM 689V

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,830 mi
Last recorded62,830 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONM 689V
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 62,830 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 62,190 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 61,768 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 61,299 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,847 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 60,335 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 60,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,685 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 58,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,302 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 57,296 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,719 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,430 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

Slight coolant leak from front under vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2013 55,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre has age related cracks on side wall

slight coolant leak from hose joint

Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre has age related cracks on side wall

slight coolant leak from hose joint

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 54,189 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2011 53,125 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 52,345 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 51,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 50,927 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 49,839 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 48,586 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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ONM 689V is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 ONM 689V, 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

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What year was ONM 689V registered?

ONM 689V is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ONM 689V safe to buy?

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