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RUT 457W

1981 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,538 mi
Last recorded63,538 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 30842,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUT 457W
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 63,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 63,510 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,936 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 62,660 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,831 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,011 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,047 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 58,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,985 miles

Front suspension arms upper & lower bushes showing signs of deterioration

Near side track rod end dust cover no longer preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 57,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension arms upper & lower bushes showing signs of deterioration

Near side track rod end dust cover no longer preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,852 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 55,842 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,806 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,671 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 55,668 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,641 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,578 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 55,407 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 55,402 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RUT 457W is a 1981 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 42,354 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 RUT 457W, 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 45 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 RUT 457W registered?

RUT 457W is a 1981 Ferrari 308, first registered on 17 June 1981.

Is RUT 457W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUT 457W shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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