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P540 AWY

1997 Ferrari 456

Green Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,537 mi
Last recorded48,537 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 45635,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 AWY
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 48,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle in poor condition (Rusty)

Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,593 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 46,580 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 46,335 miles

Fuel pipes corroded, to and from both fuel filters

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded, marked in chalk

Offside Front tyre cut

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Powersteering fluid leak

Fail 22 Apr 2021 46,329 miles

Emissions not tested Emmisions clearly above limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded, to and from both fuel filters

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded, marked in chalk

Offside Front tyre cut

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Powersteering fluid leak

Fail 30 Mar 2021 46,326 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All tyres cracked

Fuel pipes corroded, to and from both fuel filters

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded, marked in chalk

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Powersteering fluid leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,342 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,872 miles

Customer advised parking brake effiency just meets minimum requirments 16%

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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P540 AWY is a 1997 Ferrari 456 in Green with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P540 AWY, 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 P540 AWY registered?

P540 AWY is a 1997 Ferrari 456, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P540 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 AWY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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