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PJA 833W

1980 Ferrari 400

Blue Petrol 4823cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,278 mi
Last recorded39,278 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1980 Ferrari 40073,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJA 833W
MakeFerrari
Model400
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,823cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 39,278 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 38,940 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 38,355 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 38,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,565 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,916 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,565 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,001 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,077 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,907 miles

Oil leak

off side center exhaust rubber broken

Pass 2 Dec 2011 32,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 31,733 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,058 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,006 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 28,006 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Ferrari 400?

Based on 842 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
240
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
brake binding 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
Side repeater not working 14
Stop lamp not working 14
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PJA 833W is a 1980 Ferrari 400 in Blue with a 4,823cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1980 Ferrari 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 73,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari 400 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJA 833W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Ferrari 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJA 833W registered?

PJA 833W is a 1980 Ferrari 400, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is PJA 833W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJA 833W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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