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XBC 195S

1978 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,027 mi
Last recorded60,027 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBC 195S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 60,027 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 59,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 58,826 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 58,419 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 57,971 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 57,543 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 57,264 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 56,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,782 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,943 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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XBC 195S is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XBC 195S, 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 195S?

You can check the full history of XBC 195S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XBC 195S registered?

XBC 195S is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 19 May 1978.

Is XBC 195S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBC 195S shows 15 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 XBC 195S have outstanding finance?

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