Ferrari 400 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ferrari 400 reliable? We analysed 842 real MOT tests across 128 vehicles to find out.
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The Ferrari 400 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, brake binding and exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ferrari 400.
Ferrari 400 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ferrari 400. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ferrari 400 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ferrari 400 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ferrari 400 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ferrari 400 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ferrari 400 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ferrari 400 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ferrari 400 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ferrari 400 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 167 | 78.4% | 25,578 | 42,603 | 54,584 |
| 1983 | 69 | 66.7% | 31,804 | 41,436 | 71,321 |
| 1982 | 102 | 83.3% | 37,920 | 43,228 | 47,525 |
| 1981 | 66 | 77.3% | 6,332 | 61,106 | 67,886 |
| 1980 | 106 | 77.4% | 51,346 | 73,726 | 79,079 |
| 1979 | 128 | 82.0% | 34,370 | 43,638 | 68,066 |
| 1978 | 60 | 86.7% | 55,487 | 59,362 | 63,668 |
| 1977 | 52 | 80.8% | 47,829 | 55,899 | 62,933 |
How Long Does a Ferrari 400 Last?
Based on 128 Ferrari 400 vehicles on UK roads.
Ferrari 400 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ferrari 400 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ferrari 400
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.7% MOT pass rate from 60 tests
66.7% MOT pass rate from 69 tests
The best year to buy a used Ferrari 400 is 1978, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.7% across 60 tests. The 1983 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ferrari 400 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 400 THIS CAR | 78.6% | 842 | 48,092 mi | 49 yrs |
| Ferrari 360 | 90.3% | 28,453 | 23,409 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ferrari F430 | 89.8% | 24,536 | 15,630 mi | 21 yrs |
| Ferrari F355 | 88.1% | 19,604 | 29,762 mi | 32 yrs |
| Vanden Plas 1300 Princess | 75.5% | 1,533 | 53,236 mi | 58 yrs |
Compared to the Ferrari 360 (90.3% pass rate) and the Ferrari F430 (89.8% pass rate), the Ferrari 400 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ferrari 400Should you buy a used Ferrari 400?
The Ferrari 400 has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.6% across 842 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ferrari 400 are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (32 recorded failures), brake binding (24), and exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (16). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ferrari 400 owner drives around 240 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Ferrari 400 models stay on UK roads for around 49 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.