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UJW 872Y

1983 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

44,998 mi
Last recorded44,998 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Ferrari 30844,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJW 872Y
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 44,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 44,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 44,848 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 44,469 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 44,461 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 44,218 miles

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

all tyres badly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2019 44,049 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 8 Apr 2019 44,006 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,870 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 43,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 43,609 miles

Nearside rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 43,459 miles

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres starting to perish on sidewall

Park brake has only just met the minimum performance 16%

Fail 2 Feb 2016 43,459 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2015 42,976 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,705 miles

slight cracking to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,281 miles

Rear anti roll bar bushes aging and rear silencer flanges severely corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,632 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,959 miles

All front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of front and rear damper bushs

heavy corrosion on front and rear suspension items

Fail 2 Mar 2009 39,074 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of front and rear damper bushs

heavy corrosion on front and rear suspension items

Pass 5 Jan 2008 37,743 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,601 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 35,591 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 34,078 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 34,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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UJW 872Y is a 1983 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1983 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 44,871 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 UJW 872Y, 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 43 years old, this Ferrari 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UJW 872Y is a 1983 Ferrari 308, first registered on 21 February 1983.

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