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CAU 288

1987 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,893 mi
Last recorded15,893 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Ferrari Testarossa24,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 288
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 15,893 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 15,876 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 15,867 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 15,792 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 REAR COILS BADLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 15,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose to caplier (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 REAR COILS BADLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 15,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 15,579 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 15,569 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position BONNET (6.4.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR PAN -BELOW A PILLAR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR PAN -WITHIN 30cm OF DRIVERS SEAT MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded BADLY (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded BOTH -BADLY (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded BADLY (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded BOTH -BADLY (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,451 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,289 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 15,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2012 15,040 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 15,040 miles

Offside Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 14,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

hand brake lever seems stiff and not working properly but does hold

near side front suspension componants heavily corroded

near side rear suspension componants heavily corroded

off side front suspension componants heavily corrode

off side rear suspension componants heavily corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2011 14,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

hand brake lever seems stiff and not working properly but does hold

near side front suspension componants heavily corroded

near side rear suspension componants heavily corroded

off side front suspension componants heavily corrode

off side rear suspension componants heavily corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2010 14,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Underside of vehicle has covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 13,887 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 12,871 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 12,439 miles

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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CAU 288 is a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1987 Ferrari Testarossa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,862 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 CAU 288, 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 39 years old, this Ferrari Testarossa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CAU 288 is a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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