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VAF 308

1981 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,540 mi
Last recorded89,540 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 30842,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAF 308
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 89,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,397 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,773 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,000 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 87,999 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 87,179 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 87,179 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

off side rear iner drive shaft gater loose

Fail 29 May 2007 87,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 87,175 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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VAF 308 is a 1981 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 42,354 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 VAF 308, 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 45 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 VAF 308?

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What year was VAF 308 registered?

VAF 308 is a 1981 Ferrari 308, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is VAF 308 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAF 308 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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