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A297 SDV

1984 Ferrari 400

Blue Petrol 4823cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,448 mi
Last recorded36,448 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Ferrari 40042,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA297 SDV
MakeFerrari
Model400
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,823cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 36,448 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,432 miles

engine oil leaks

gearbox support bush in poor condition

oil cooler brackets broken

slight corrosion o/s rear brake pipe and hydraulic pipes

slight cracking of all tyres

suspension bushes in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2020 36,433 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 36,432 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,424 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2018 36,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,423 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2016 36,423 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 36,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rearmost (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rearmost (2.7.3)

engine oil leaking

transmision fluid leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2015 36,371 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

transmision fluid leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rearmost (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rearmost (2.7.3)

engine oil leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,369 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,369 miles

front n/s o/sout riggers corroded

n/s o/s outer sill panels corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,369 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,367 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 36,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,362 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,362 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 400?

Based on 842 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
240
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
brake binding 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
Side repeater not working 14
Stop lamp not working 14
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A297 SDV is a 1984 Ferrari 400 in Blue with a 4,823cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1984 Ferrari 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 42,603 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 400 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A297 SDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 42 years old, this Ferrari 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A297 SDV registered?

A297 SDV is a 1984 Ferrari 400, first registered on 15 May 1984.

Is A297 SDV safe to buy?

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