1985 Ferrari 288 2.9L Petrol · B2 BBV
1985 Ferrari 288 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1985. Recorded mileage 26,949 km. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FERRARI 288
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 26,949 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2855cc
B2 BBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 26,949 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B2 BBV Odometer History
- 02/11/202225,714 mi
- 03/11/202225,715 km
- 24/10/202325,944 km+229 km
- 23/09/202425,988 km+44 km
- 11/08/202526,949 km+961 km
Average of roughly 445 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B2 BBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ferrari 288 (B2 BBV) between November 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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