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B588 JCH

1984 Ferrari 400

Purple Petrol 4823cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

71,178 mi
Last recorded71,178 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1984 Ferrari 40042,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB588 JCH
MakeFerrari
Model400
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,823cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,178 miles

ALL 4 REAR EXHAUST CLAMPS ROTTEN

COOLANT WEEP FROM RAD

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER ARMS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER ARMS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER ARMS (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER ARMS (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,995 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OSR EXHAUST CLAMP ROTTEN

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.2.C.1c)

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Fail 27 May 2016 70,992 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance BULB OUTPUT (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OSR EXHAUST CLAMP ROTTEN

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.2.C.1c)

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR

WIPERS SLUGGISH

Fail 28 Oct 2015 70,987 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OSR EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

SLIGHT COOLANT WEEP FROM RADIATOR

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,919 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST: OSR SILENCER CLAMPS ROTTEN

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

SMALL COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR AREA

Fail 24 Sep 2014 70,797 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST: OSR SILENCER CLAMPS ROTTEN

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

SMALL COOLANT LEAK NEAR RADIATOR AREA

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT REAR NEAR DIFFERENTIAL

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,218 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 69,065 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

various front and rear suspension bushs deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 69,065 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various front and rear suspension bushs deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,186 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,679 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,302 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 59,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracking in tread and side walls

Fail 5 Jul 2007 56,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracking in tread and side walls

Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all ryres cracking and pershing

Fail 18 Sep 2006 55,695 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 55,648 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracking and perishing

corrossion n/s and o/s front inner wings

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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B588 JCH is a 1984 Ferrari 400 in Purple with a 4,823cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 B588 JCH, 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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B588 JCH is a 1984 Ferrari 400, first registered on 7 November 1984.

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