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OBZ 456

1998 Ferrari 456

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,960 mi
Last recorded58,960 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 45637,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 456
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 58,960 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

rear windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2016 58,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened various pipes on rear (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear and osf (4.1.E.1)

both rear and osf tyres perished and cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil weep

front hubs alloy corrossion

rear driveshaft gaiters perished both sides

various fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 58,056 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative all front lamps not working (1.4.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour lens broken will show white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on outer edge nearly worn to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened at ferrel near accumalater (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at joint block behind wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded over chassis near alternator and rollbar (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

All tyres perished and cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various other pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Various other pipes corroding (2.4.D.3)

Majority or steering and suspension components are corroded/ deteriorating

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play detected at steering rack inner joints

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Various fuel pipes at rear heavily corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,744 miles

slight play in Nearside steering arm joint

Fail 24 Apr 2013 52,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight play in Nearside steering arm joint

Pass 19 May 2012 47,416 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 47,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,047 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hazard light switch stiff in operation

Fail 29 Oct 2008 41,816 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hazard light switch stiff in operation

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 40,646 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,860 miles

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

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

small crack in w/screen o/s.

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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OBZ 456 is a 1998 Ferrari 456 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 456 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 37,732 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 OBZ 456, 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 28 years old, this Ferrari 456 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OBZ 456 is a 1998 Ferrari 456, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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