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C379 RFE

1985 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,754 mi
Last recorded23,754 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Ferrari Testarossa23,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC379 RFE
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 23,754 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 23,728 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 23,725 miles

Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 23,695 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 23,635 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 23,613 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,596 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 23,548 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,524 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,489 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 23,437 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,382 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 23,382 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

vacuum pipe from manifold starting to deteriorated

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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C379 RFE is a 1985 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C379 RFE, 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 C379 RFE registered?

C379 RFE is a 1985 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 6 August 1985.

Is C379 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C379 RFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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