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17 AK

1988 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,913 mi
Last recorded17,913 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Ferrari Testarossa23,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 AK
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 17,913 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 17,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,901 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 17,901 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,810 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 17,799 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,744 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 17,744 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ferrari Testarossa?

Based on 4,775 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
188
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 42
fog lamp not working 34
Brake hose bulging under pressure 23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
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17 AK is a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ferrari Testarossa models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 23,413 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 Testarossa fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 17 AK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari Testarossa typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Ferrari Testarossa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 17 AK registered?

17 AK is a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is 17 AK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 AK shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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