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P55 GTA

1997 Ferrari 456

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,259 mi
Last recorded66,259 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 45635,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 GTA
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 66,259 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 66,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,076 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 66,076 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jun 2020 66,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near driveshaft (1.1.11 (c))

Floor not fully secure floor seems badly corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,275 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,100 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,441 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,222 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,999 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,352 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,642 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,636 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,709 miles

o/s front disc cooling ducting degraded and fouling rack

Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,876 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P55 GTA is a 1997 Ferrari 456 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P55 GTA, 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 P55 GTA registered?

P55 GTA is a 1997 Ferrari 456, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P55 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 GTA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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