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P904 DPD

1997 Ferrari 456

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,963 mi
Last recorded48,963 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 45635,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 DPD
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 48,963 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 48,810 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 48,774 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 48,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 48,341 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 47,801 miles

nearside and offside center floors are corroded

slight wear in the nearside front outer roll bar link

Fail 3 Jun 2021 477,882 miles

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

nearside and offside center floors are corroded

slight wear in the nearside front outer anti roll bar link

Pass 21 May 2020 46,973 miles

both the rear tyres are becoming perished

handbrake only just met efficiency

slight wear in the nearside front outer anti-roll bar link

Pass 16 May 2019 46,703 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 46,050 miles

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

floor joint strips n\s & o\s centre rusting

Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,381 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 44,220 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,111 miles

Slight corrosion to near and offside floors

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,939 miles

o/s/f wheel slight noise not rough

Fail 13 Jan 2015 43,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,732 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,600 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,577 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,050 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,009 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,106 miles

both rear tyres low on tread (2mm).

near side rear handbrake performance low.

near side rear shock absorber weeping.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,781 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 35,418 miles

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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P904 DPD is a 1997 Ferrari 456 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P904 DPD, 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 P904 DPD registered?

P904 DPD is a 1997 Ferrari 456, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P904 DPD safe to buy?

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