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FIB 8801

1988 Ferrari Testarossa

Blue Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,181 mi
Last recorded25,181 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1988 Ferrari Testarossa23,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 8801
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 25,181 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 25,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,093 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 25,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 25,062 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,549 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 23,413 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 23,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 21,385 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 21,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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FIB 8801 is a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa in Blue with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FIB 8801, 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 FIB 8801 registered?

FIB 8801 is a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is FIB 8801 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIB 8801 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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