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892 URB

1989 Ferrari Testarossa

Black Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,947 mi
Last recorded35,947 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa22,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration892 URB
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,947 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 35,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced main beam reflector silvering corroded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear under tray not fully secured

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced main beam reflector silvering corroded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear undertray not fully secured

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,229 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 35,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,157 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 35,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,318 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 34,062 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 34,062 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,252 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,965 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 32,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,118 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,919 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,383 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,166 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 29,139 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 25,451 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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892 URB is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa in Black with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 892 URB, 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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892 URB is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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