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XEL 347X

1982 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,659 mi
Last recorded63,659 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Ferrari 30845,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEL 347X
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 63,659 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 19 Apr 2022 63,556 miles

Corrosion to vehicle within prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 63,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 63,303 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 63,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 83,135 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,019 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,897 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,746 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 62,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,231 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,043 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,313 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 61,310 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,966 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,890 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 60,869 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 60,594 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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XEL 347X is a 1982 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 45,951 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 XEL 347X, 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 44 years old, this Ferrari 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XEL 347X registered?

XEL 347X is a 1982 Ferrari 308, first registered on 22 January 1982.

Is XEL 347X safe to buy?

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