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VER 13

1978 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,596 mi
Last recorded87,596 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVER 13
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 87,596 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 87,990 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 87,550 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 87,415 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,115 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 87,105 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 87,094 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 87,094 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 87,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

grease leaking from both rear drive shafts

Fail 24 Feb 2006 87,088 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 87,088 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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VER 13 is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VER 13, 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 VER 13?

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What year was VER 13 registered?

VER 13 is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 26 April 1978.

Is VER 13 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VER 13 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VER 13 have outstanding finance?

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