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WDS 8S

1978 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,968 mi
Last recorded16,968 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDS 8S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 16,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 16,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 16,827 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 16,391 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 15,971 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 15,886 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,495 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,013 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,674 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 14,301 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,116 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,612 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 13,597 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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WDS 8S is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WDS 8S, 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 WDS 8S?

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What year was WDS 8S registered?

WDS 8S is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is WDS 8S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDS 8S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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