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UPB 621S

1978 Ferrari 308

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,282 mi
Last recorded33,282 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPB 621S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 33,282 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,498 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,719 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 32,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,519 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,774 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 31,506 miles

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

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases.

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 31,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 31,500 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,831 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,192 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 30,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,100 miles

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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UPB 621S is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 45,675 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 UPB 621S, 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 48 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 UPB 621S?

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What year was UPB 621S registered?

UPB 621S is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 16 January 1978.

Is UPB 621S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPB 621S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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