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BYR 862T

1979 Ferrari 400

Blue Petrol 4823cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,643 mi
Last recorded68,643 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 40043,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYR 862T
MakeFerrari
Model400
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,823cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,643 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 67,873 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 67,873 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 67,315 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,870 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 66,870 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,768 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 66,528 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 66,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak

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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BYR 862T is a 1979 Ferrari 400 in Blue with a 4,823cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Ferrari 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 43,638 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 BYR 862T, 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 47 years old, this Ferrari 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BYR 862T?

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What year was BYR 862T registered?

BYR 862T is a 1979 Ferrari 400, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is BYR 862T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYR 862T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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