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YYY 308T

1979 Ferrari 308

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,980 mi
Last recorded35,980 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 30841,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYY 308T
MakeFerrari
Model308
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 35,980 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 35,964 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,671 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,532 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 35,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 35,338 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 35,132 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 35,122 miles

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

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

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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YYY 308T is a 1979 Ferrari 308 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Ferrari 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 41,693 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 YYY 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 47 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 YYY 308T registered?

YYY 308T is a 1979 Ferrari 308, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is YYY 308T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYY 308T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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