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TPB 649S

1977 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

62,051 mi
Last recorded62,051 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Ferrari 30853,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPB 649S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 62,051 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 61,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,623 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 61,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 61,253 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 61,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 60,897 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 60,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.86% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1587 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 60,855 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Lower mounting bolt not fully home (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension rubber bushes starting to deteriorate and crack but no movement in bushes at this time.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To calipier (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To calipier (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To calipier (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To calipier (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,540 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 60,347 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 60,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,209 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 60,205 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,027 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,905 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 59,903 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,619 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,603 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 59,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service 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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TPB 649S is a 1977 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1977 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,232 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 TPB 649S, 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 49 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 TPB 649S registered?

TPB 649S is a 1977 Ferrari 308, first registered on 5 October 1977.

Is TPB 649S safe to buy?

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