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P43 MVW

1997 Ferrari 456

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,768 mi
Last recorded28,768 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 45635,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 MVW
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,768 miles

hand brake travel high

slight play in n/s t/r/e

Fail 9 Feb 2007 28,768 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,558 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 28,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine overheating and emissions not tested

o/s/r tyre down to 3mm of tread

oil leak

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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P43 MVW is a 1997 Ferrari 456 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P43 MVW, 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 P43 MVW registered?

P43 MVW is a 1997 Ferrari 456, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P43 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 MVW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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