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TAP 971R

1977 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,006 mi
Last recorded96,006 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1977 Ferrari 30853,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 971R
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,006 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,271 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,831 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 91,225 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,918 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 85,244 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 83,377 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 83,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 of 2 reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Apr 2009 79,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,981 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 70,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 70,206 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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TAP 971R is a 1977 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1977 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,232 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAP 971R, 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 49 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 TAP 971R registered?

TAP 971R is a 1977 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is TAP 971R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAP 971R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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