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GAV 1S

1990 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

33,582 mi
Last recorded33,582 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Ferrari Testarossa20,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAV 1S
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 33,582 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Fail 18 Feb 2019 33,580 miles

Macpherson strut insecurely attached nuts missing/loose offside and nearside rear (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 32,093 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 6 Oct 2015 32,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight corrosion to body and suspension components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 32,078 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 32,078 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 24,989 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 24,989 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,671 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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GAV 1S is a 1990 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GAV 1S, 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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GAV 1S is a 1990 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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