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G159 WAR

1989 Ferrari Testarossa

Grey Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,909 mi
Last recorded23,909 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa22,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 WAR
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 23,909 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2011 23,909 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,536 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,504 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,819 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 20,363 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 18,160 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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G159 WAR is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa in Grey with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Ferrari Testarossa models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 22,846 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 G159 WAR, 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 37 years old, this Ferrari Testarossa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G159 WAR registered?

G159 WAR is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 6 November 1989.

Is G159 WAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G159 WAR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G159 WAR have outstanding finance?

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