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5 ELO

1989 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4943cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,223 mi
Last recorded92,223 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa22,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 ELO
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,943cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 92,223 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 91,575 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 91,100 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,976 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,425 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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5 ELO is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,943cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 5 ELO, 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 5 ELO registered?

5 ELO is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 5 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 ELO shows 6 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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