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A1 WLB

1989 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,775 mi
Last recorded22,775 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa22,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 WLB
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 22,775 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 22,440 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 22,106 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 21,849 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 21,561 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 21,350 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 21,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 20,686 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 20,324 miles

engine/under trays fitted

full inspection of brake pipes not possable

Pass 14 Nov 2016 20,054 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,502 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 18,900 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 19 May 2014 18,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside sill to floors corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 18,550 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 18,157 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 17,695 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 16,789 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,945 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 14,272 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 14,272 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 13,339 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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A1 WLB is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A1 WLB, 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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A1 WLB is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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