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E459 KNO

1988 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,414 mi
Last recorded74,414 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Ferrari Testarossa23,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 KNO
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 74,414 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 73,517 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 73,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 72,813 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 71,811 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 70,097 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 69,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,738 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,538 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,105 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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E459 KNO is a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari Testarossa fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E459 KNO, 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.

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What year was E459 KNO registered?

E459 KNO is a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E459 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E459 KNO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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