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2008 Ferrari F430

Black Petrol 4308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,310 mi
Last recorded21,310 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ferrari F43014,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 CW
MakeFerrari
ModelF430
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,308cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 21,310 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 21,196 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 21,114 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 21,091 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 21,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 20,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 20,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 19,759 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,362 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 18,369 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 18,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 18,361 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,590 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 17,587 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 17,579 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 13,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 5,591 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 5,406 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 5,063 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 5,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre has a small bulge on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2011 3,929 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari F430?

Based on 24,536 MOT tests across 1,983 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
711
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,983
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 305
position lamp(s) not working 178
Headlamp aim too high 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 100
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51 CW is a 2008 Ferrari F430 in Black with a 4,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Ferrari F430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 14,110 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 F430 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 51 CW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari F430 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Ferrari F430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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51 CW is a 2008 Ferrari F430, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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