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WAR 553W

1981 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,196 mi
Last recorded90,196 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 30842,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 553W
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 90,196 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 86,758 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 86,756 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 85,325 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 84,640 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 83,533 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 81,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,530 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 79,667 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,383 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,004 miles

slight corrosion to offside sill panel

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,687 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 73,317 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,572 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,371 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 69,364 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,030 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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WAR 553W is a 1981 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WAR 553W, 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 WAR 553W registered?

WAR 553W is a 1981 Ferrari 308, first registered on 8 January 1981.

Is WAR 553W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 553W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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