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VUC 4S

1978 Ferrari 308

Green Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,259 mi
Last recorded40,259 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUC 4S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 May 2025 40,259 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 34,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 32,938 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 32,938 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 32,938 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,938 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking around outer circumfrence

Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,877 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,838 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,716 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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VUC 4S is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Green with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VUC 4S, 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 VUC 4S?

You can check the full history of VUC 4S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VUC 4S registered?

VUC 4S is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 24 April 1978.

Is VUC 4S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUC 4S shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUC 4S have outstanding finance?

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