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A12 POT

1986 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,178 mi
Last recorded91,178 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Ferrari Testarossa23,821 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 POT
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 91,178 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 90,008 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 89,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 88,754 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 88,659 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,631 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,580 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,473 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,474 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 86,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 85,007 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,534 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front steering rack end has slight play

Steering rack mounts have slight movement

Fail 11 Sep 2013 83,379 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front steering rack end has slight play

Steering rack mounts have slight movement

Pass 20 Aug 2012 82,142 miles

Both rear tyres slight perrished inner and outer walls

nearside inner sill has slight corrosion

offside inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,708 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

hand brake cable condition

Pass 29 Jan 2010 79,284 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 75,538 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake hose furrels rusty

o/s floor surface corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2006 74,391 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 74,391 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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A12 POT is a 1986 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1986 Ferrari Testarossa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 23,821 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 A12 POT, 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 40 years old, this Ferrari Testarossa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 POT registered?

A12 POT is a 1986 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for A12 POT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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