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427 ANK

1989 Ferrari Testarossa

Black Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

34,751 mi
Last recorded34,751 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa22,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration427 ANK
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 34,751 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 34,696 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 34,638 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 34,449 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,310 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 34,250 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 34,248 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 34,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s floor corroding.

offside rear shock absorber securing stud broken

Fail 14 Feb 2020 34,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s floor corroding.

offside rear shock absorber securing stud broken

Pass 21 Jun 2018 34,114 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 34,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,062 miles

nearside and offside front floors coroding

Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,998 miles

nut missing off nearside rear shock absorber securing stud

offside rear shock absorber securing stud broken

Fail 18 Feb 2016 33,998 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nut missing off nearside rear shock absorber securing stud

offside rear shock absorber securing stud broken

Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,958 miles

nearside front floor heavily coroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,919 miles

nearside rear shocker sucuring bolt stripped of thread.

offside rear shocker securing bolt broken.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 33,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear shocker sucuring bolt stripped of thread.

offside rear shocker securing bolt broken.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 33,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,803 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,783 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,669 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,567 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 33,561 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 May 2007 33,535 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 33,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,504 miles

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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427 ANK is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa in Black with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 427 ANK, 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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427 ANK is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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