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UYR 5S

1978 Ferrari 308

Green Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,992 mi
Last recorded85,992 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYR 5S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,992 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 85,944 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,855 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,531 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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UYR 5S is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Green with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 UYR 5S, 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 UYR 5S?

You can check the full history of UYR 5S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UYR 5S registered?

UYR 5S is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 26 January 1978.

Is UYR 5S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYR 5S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UYR 5S have outstanding finance?

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