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F12 GRH

1997 Ferrari 456

Green Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,401 mi
Last recorded60,401 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 45635,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 GRH
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 60,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 59,382 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 56,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 54,634 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 51,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 50,742 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 50,167 miles

N/S & O/S Rear fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 50,124 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

N/S & O/S Rear fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 49,555 miles

1, front axle brake hose banjo /unions showing signs of surface rust. 2, park brake travel advised app reserve end.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 46,729 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,626 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 45,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,871 miles

Play in nearside + offside inner tie rod joints

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside + offside (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 43,851 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,341 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,546 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,494 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,677 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 41,677 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,671 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,546 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,481 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 37,264 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,972 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 456?

Based on 3,905 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
603
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 130
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
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F12 GRH is a 1997 Ferrari 456 in Green with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 456 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 35,464 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 456 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F12 GRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 456 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ferrari 456 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F12 GRH registered?

F12 GRH is a 1997 Ferrari 456, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is F12 GRH safe to buy?

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