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R127 KPR

1997 Ferrari 456

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,097 mi
Last recorded79,097 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 45635,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 KPR
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 79,097 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 78,774 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,667 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 76,766 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,221 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 71,910 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,005 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,647 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 65,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pad sensor wires broken

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,764 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,415 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,920 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,382 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,072 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,941 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,698 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,268 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,465 miles

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

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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R127 KPR is a 1997 Ferrari 456 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R127 KPR, 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 R127 KPR registered?

R127 KPR is a 1997 Ferrari 456, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R127 KPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 KPR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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