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VPG 220X

1981 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

5,753 mi
Last recorded5,753 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 30842,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 220X
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 5,753 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 5,728 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 5,654 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 5,588 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2020 5,890 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake reading low

Fail 16 Jun 2020 5,886 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake reading low

Pass 15 Apr 2019 5,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 5,063 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 4,968 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 4,968 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 4,701 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 4,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 4,180 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 3,969 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 3,953 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 3,991 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 3,908 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 3,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 3,321 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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VPG 220X is a 1981 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPG 220X, 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

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What year was VPG 220X registered?

VPG 220X is a 1981 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VPG 220X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPG 220X shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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