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59 FM

1989 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,325 mi
Last recorded9,325 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa22,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 FM
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 9,325 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 8,882 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 8,761 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 8,351 miles

Braided fuel pipe slightly misshaped but not leaking.

Braided oil cooler pipe slightly misshaped but not leaking.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 8,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 7,988 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 7,666 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 7,483 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,187 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in offside rear suspension

Pass 26 Apr 2011 7,031 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 6,708 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 6,437 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 6,335 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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59 FM is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari Testarossa fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 59 FM, 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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What year was 59 FM registered?

59 FM is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 13 April 1989.

Is 59 FM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 59 FM shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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