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R828 VYB

1997 Ferrari 308

Yellow Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

11,450 mi
Last recorded11,450 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 VYB
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 11,450 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 11,450 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 11,250 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 11,250 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp slight bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 10,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 10,668 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 10,456 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 10,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 9,674 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 9,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 9,002 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 8,999 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 8,669 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight coolant leak

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2010 8,333 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 7,817 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,015 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 21 Apr 2008 7,015 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2007 6,228 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 6,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2006 5,074 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 4,496 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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R828 VYB is a 1997 Ferrari 308 in Yellow with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R828 VYB, 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 29 years old, this Ferrari 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R828 VYB registered?

R828 VYB is a 1997 Ferrari 308, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R828 VYB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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