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VEL 632S

1978 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,441 mi
Last recorded13,441 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEL 632S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 13,441 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 13,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 13,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 13,011 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 13,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 12,955 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 12,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,932 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 12,497 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,121 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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VEL 632S is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VEL 632S, 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

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What year was VEL 632S registered?

VEL 632S is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is VEL 632S safe to buy?

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