MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,846 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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lower arms of rear suspension close to inner side of rear wheels
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
lower arms of rear suspension close to inner side of rear wheels
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ferrari 308?
Based on 8,624 MOT tests across 975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XBC 185S is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 XBC 185S, 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 XBC 185S?
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What year was XBC 185S registered?
XBC 185S is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 6 June 1978.
Is XBC 185S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XBC 185S shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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