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SVR 501W

1981 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,971 mi
Last recorded49,971 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 30842,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 501W
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,971 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Front & Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Upper & Lower Arm Front & Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 49,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Front & Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Upper & Lower Arm Front & Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard Lights In-op O/S Front, Side & Rear

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 49,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,459 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,436 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,368 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 49,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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SVR 501W is a 1981 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVR 501W, 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

How do I check the history of SVR 501W?

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What year was SVR 501W registered?

SVR 501W is a 1981 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is SVR 501W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 501W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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