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F2 GTA

1998 Ferrari 456

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,199 mi
Last recorded68,199 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 45637,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 GTA
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 68,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 68,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 68,169 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 67,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 64,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 64,642 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyres old

Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,801 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,746 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 61,701 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,617 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,593 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,418 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,328 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 60,904 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emitions lambda reading only just passed

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,904 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emitions lambda reading only just passed

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,730 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 56,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,569 miles

long travel to parking brake operation

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

slight binding to nearside rear brake

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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F2 GTA is a 1998 Ferrari 456 in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 456 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 37,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F2 GTA, 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 28 years old, this Ferrari 456 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F2 GTA registered?

F2 GTA is a 1998 Ferrari 456, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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The MOT history for F2 GTA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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