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XYU 308T

1978 Ferrari 308

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,521 mi
Last recorded47,521 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYU 308T
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2013 47,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,521 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,221 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 44,221 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 47,250 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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XYU 308T is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XYU 308T, 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 XYU 308T?

You can check the full history of XYU 308T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XYU 308T registered?

XYU 308T is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 28 September 1978.

Is XYU 308T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYU 308T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XYU 308T have outstanding finance?

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