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YNF 699S

1978 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,227 mi
Last recorded38,227 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 699S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 38,227 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2016 37,833 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 37,833 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 37,668 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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YNF 699S is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNF 699S, 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 YNF 699S?

You can check the full history of YNF 699S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YNF 699S registered?

YNF 699S is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YNF 699S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNF 699S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YNF 699S have outstanding finance?

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