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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front headlight pattern poor
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose ferrel corroded & starting to split (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front headlight pattern poor
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose ferrel corroded & starting to split (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front headlight pattern poor
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose ferrel corroded & starting to split (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front headlight pattern poor
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose ferrel corroded & starting to split (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel cap seal perished.
Hand brake lever grip insecure.
Headlight reflectors in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside wiper blade split.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside inner drive shaft boot split.
Fuel cap seal perished.
Hand brake lever grip insecure.
Headlight reflectors in poor condition
Nearside wiper blade split.
offside inner drive shaft boot split.
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front oil cooler hose ferrules corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ferrari Testarossa?
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3 SMS is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.
Across all 1989 Ferrari Testarossa models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 22,846 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 3 SMS, 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 37 years old, this Ferrari Testarossa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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3 SMS is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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