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SCR 758S

1978 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

32,659 mi
Last recorded32,659 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 30845,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCR 758S
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2016 32,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper n/w on test (8.2.2)

o/s/f under sill hold and rusty , but not within 12 inches of structural mountings

Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2013 31,941 miles

parking brake low

Fail 23 Jan 2012 31,940 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

loads of surface corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2011 31,938 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 1 Jul 2011 31,937 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT IS SPLIT

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

WEAR ON STEERING RACK NEARSIDE

Fail 4 Jun 2009 31,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

WEAR ON STEERING RACK NEARSIDE

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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SCR 758S is a 1978 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 SCR 758S, 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

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What year was SCR 758S registered?

SCR 758S is a 1978 Ferrari 308, first registered on 22 February 1978.

Is SCR 758S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCR 758S shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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