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D4 DBH

1988 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,285 mi
Last recorded47,285 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ferrari Testarossa23,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 DBH
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 47,285 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 47,145 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 47,001 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 46,920 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 46,793 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 46,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 46,447 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 46,008 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 45,750 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,690 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 45,679 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,328 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,681 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 44,863 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,256 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 44,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,490 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,911 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,601 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,050 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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D4 DBH is a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1988 Ferrari Testarossa models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 23,413 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 D4 DBH, 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 38 years old, this Ferrari Testarossa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D4 DBH registered?

D4 DBH is a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is D4 DBH safe to buy?

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