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SVR 579W

1981 Ferrari 308

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,602 mi
Last recorded36,602 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 30842,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 579W
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2014 36,602 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 579W is a 1981 Ferrari 308 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 579W, 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 579W?

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What year was SVR 579W registered?

SVR 579W is a 1981 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SVR 579W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 579W shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SVR 579W have outstanding finance?

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