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B233 FPU

1985 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,396 mi
Last recorded10,396 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Ferrari Testarossa23,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB233 FPU
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 10,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaking on union near dry sump tank

Fail 16 Mar 2015 10,394 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak on union near dry sump tank

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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B233 FPU is a 1985 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Ferrari Testarossa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 23,382 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 B233 FPU, 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 41 years old, this Ferrari Testarossa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B233 FPU registered?

B233 FPU is a 1985 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B233 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B233 FPU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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