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RFX 199W

1997 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,802 mi
Last recorded25,802 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 199W
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 25,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD, tape used to remove kick up

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lhd, used tape to remove kick up

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Large dent sill panel in body by jacking point.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,235 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 25,235 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lhd, used tape to remove kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,906 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 25,047 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 24,984 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 24,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 24,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

all chassis corroded / both sills corroded

both front shock bushes deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 24,971 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,388 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,312 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,305 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 18,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 3,345 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 96,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 89,365 miles

offside and nearside of steering rack has alot of free play causing tyre wear

Pass 1 Jul 2005 80,274 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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RFX 199W is a 1997 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RFX 199W, 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 RFX 199W registered?

RFX 199W is a 1997 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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