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MUI 5456

1997 Ferrari 456

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

15,893 mi
Last recorded15,893 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 45635,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 5456
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 15,893 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 15,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 11,732 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

surface rust to under side of vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2024 11,713 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

surface rust to under side of vehicle

Pass 5 May 2023 11,615 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 4 May 2022 11,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 10,852 miles

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

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

Rear Both rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 9,647 miles

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

parts of floor going rusty on under side

Fail 18 Jun 2019 9,646 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

parts of floor going rusty on under side

Pass 21 Apr 2018 8,114 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 8,114 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 7,402 miles

Nearside Front seat doesn't fold forward

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 7,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 5,387 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 5,332 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 5,202 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 5,202 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 5,128 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 4,619 miles

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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MUI 5456 is a 1997 Ferrari 456 in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 456 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 35,464 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 456 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MUI 5456, 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 29 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 MUI 5456 registered?

MUI 5456 is a 1997 Ferrari 456, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is MUI 5456 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUI 5456 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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