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P238 PLN

1997 Ferrari 456

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,856 mi
Last recorded21,856 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 45635,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 PLN
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 21,856 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 17,299 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 15,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 13,852 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 12,128 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 11,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,647 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 11,643 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 11,293 miles

front tyres cracking

front washer jets insecure

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 May 2011 10,725 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 10,572 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 10,572 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P238 PLN is a 1997 Ferrari 456 in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P238 PLN, 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

How do I check the history of P238 PLN?

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What year was P238 PLN registered?

P238 PLN is a 1997 Ferrari 456, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P238 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 PLN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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