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P96 BJU

1996 Ferrari 456

Green Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,130 mi
Last recorded30,130 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Ferrari 45639,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 BJU
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 30,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 30,119 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 30,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 30,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 30,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake light on

Pass 30 Sep 2021 29,864 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 29,860 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,722 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 29,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,569 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

n/s hand brake low effort

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,475 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,916 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,637 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 24,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 23,475 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 23,474 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P96 BJU is a 1996 Ferrari 456 in Green with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Ferrari 456 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 39,062 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 P96 BJU, 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 30 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 P96 BJU registered?

P96 BJU is a 1996 Ferrari 456, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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