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PM 2878

2008 Ferrari F430

Red Petrol 4308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,165 mi
Last recorded21,165 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ferrari F43014,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM 2878
MakeFerrari
ModelF430
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,308cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 21,165 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 20,186 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 19,588 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 18,457 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 15,157 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 14,896 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 14,230 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 13,878 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 13,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 13,145 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 11,447 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 11,447 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 9,200 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,450 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 8,253 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 6,807 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari F430?

Based on 24,536 MOT tests across 1,983 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
711
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,983
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 305
position lamp(s) not working 178
Headlamp aim too high 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 100
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PM 2878 is a 2008 Ferrari F430 in Red with a 4,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Ferrari F430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 14,110 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 F430 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PM 2878, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari F430 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Ferrari F430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PM 2878 registered?

PM 2878 is a 2008 Ferrari F430, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is PM 2878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM 2878 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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