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STU 308R

1980 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,179 mi
Last recorded71,179 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1980 Ferrari 30843,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTU 308R
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,179 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 71,179 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2015 71,998 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,937 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,865 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 70,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

advise wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 70,214 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,863 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 69,797 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose and rattleing

offside rear inner driveshaft boot clip insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,026 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 69,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 68,669 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 68,669 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 68,261 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 68,261 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Aug 2005 68,249 miles

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

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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STU 308R is a 1980 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1980 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 43,694 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 STU 308R, 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 46 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 STU 308R registered?

STU 308R is a 1980 Ferrari 308, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is STU 308R safe to buy?

The MOT history for STU 308R shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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