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G208 COY

1990 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,326 mi
Last recorded27,326 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Ferrari Testarossa20,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG208 COY
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 27,326 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 27,169 miles

both front tyres aged and starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres aged and starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres starting to wear towards legal limit

offside windscreen washer providing no fluid

Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,900 miles

both front tyres aged and starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres aged and starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres starting to wear towards legal limit

offside windscreen washer providing no fluid

Fail 21 Feb 2022 28,677 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

headlamp aim adapted with conversion stickers

Pass 21 Aug 2020 26,662 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 26,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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G208 COY is a 1990 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Ferrari Testarossa models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 20,717 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 G208 COY, 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 36 years old, this Ferrari Testarossa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G208 COY registered?

G208 COY is a 1990 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G208 COY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G208 COY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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