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E497 MAS

1988 Ferrari F40

Red Petrol 2936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,526 mi
Last recorded17,526 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1988 Ferrari F4016,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE497 MAS
MakeFerrari
ModelF40
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,936cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 17,526 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 16,618 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 14,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 14,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Ferrari F40?

Based on 2,449 MOT tests across 276 vehicles.

93.8%
Pass Rate
137
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
276
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 31
fog lamp not working 17
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10
brake disc cracked 9
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E497 MAS is a 1988 Ferrari F40 in Red with a 2,936cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Ferrari F40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 16,809 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 F40 fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E497 MAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari F40 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Ferrari F40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E497 MAS registered?

E497 MAS is a 1988 Ferrari F40, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is E497 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E497 MAS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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