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XPF 881S

1978 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,519 mi
Last recorded58,519 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPF 881S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,519 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 58,392 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 58,183 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 58,050 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,525 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 57,365 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,262 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 57,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,119 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 57,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,978 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 56,978 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,663 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 56,663 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,499 miles

handbrake has low effort but passed legal requirement

Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,977 miles

handbrake effort close to limit

slight play rack ends

Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,683 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 55,142 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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XPF 881S is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XPF 881S, 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 XPF 881S?

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What year was XPF 881S registered?

XPF 881S is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 10 May 1978.

Is XPF 881S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPF 881S shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XPF 881S have outstanding finance?

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