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DAW 4T

1989 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests36 (32 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,352 mi
Last recorded27,352 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa22,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAW 4T
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

32 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 27,352 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 70,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 26,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 69,598 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 69,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2024 26,594 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 67,272 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 26,310 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 66,970 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 25,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,824 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 25,556 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 25,481 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,480 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,306 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear axle, front shock absorber (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear axle, rear shock absorber (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear axle, front shock absorber (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear axle, rear shock absorber (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 25,301 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height registration plate too small (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width registration plate too small (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear axle, front shock absorber (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear axle, rear shock absorber (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear axle, front shock absorber (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear axle, rear shock absorber (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,318 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,387 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,042 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 24,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,720 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 24,911 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,684 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 24,741 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,121 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2009 24,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,825 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 63,015 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 63,004 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,761 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 17,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,961 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 14,312 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 14,282 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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DAW 4T is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Ferrari Testarossa models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 22,846 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 DAW 4T, 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 37 years old, this Ferrari Testarossa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DAW 4T registered?

DAW 4T is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for DAW 4T shows 36 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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