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YGY 308S

1983 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,940 mi
Last recorded82,940 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Ferrari 30844,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 308S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 82,940 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 82,562 miles

Hazard warning not working

Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,275 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 80,271 miles

Hazard warning switch not working (1983)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 80,271 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch not working (1983)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,435 miles

hazards not working

Fail 18 Feb 2021 78,435 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

hazards not working

Pass 1 May 2019 75,969 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 75,969 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 75,169 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake just passed at 16%

Pass 16 Jul 2016 72,437 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 72,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,329 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 69,293 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 67,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,663 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Leak from Engine

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,450 miles

handbrake efforts

handbrake travel

wear in front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,383 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 64,383 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 62,134 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 60,264 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 60,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 58,319 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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YGY 308S is a 1983 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 44,871 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 YGY 308S, 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 43 years old, this Ferrari 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YGY 308S registered?

YGY 308S is a 1983 Ferrari 308, first registered on 7 January 1983.

Is YGY 308S safe to buy?

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