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TGR 40V

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,517 mi
Last recorded23,517 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGR 40V
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 23,517 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 23,241 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 22,768 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 21,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 20,814 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 20,669 miles

all tyres are perished on side walls

Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,204 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 19,375 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 19,375 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,263 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 19,263 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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TGR 40V is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1979 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 41,693 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 TGR 40V, 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 47 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 TGR 40V?

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What year was TGR 40V registered?

TGR 40V is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 14 November 1979.

Is TGR 40V safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGR 40V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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