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R156 CUA

1998 Ferrari 456

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,276 mi
Last recorded40,276 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 45637,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 CUA
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 40,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,831 miles

Both front tyres cracked in tread, not exposing inner cords

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,830 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres cracked in tread, not exposing inner cords

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,914 miles

Corrosion to braces below floorpan - not excessive

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 30,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to braces below floorpan - not excessive

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,788 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,058 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,516 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 25,431 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,842 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2007 17,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,111 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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R156 CUA is a 1998 Ferrari 456 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 456 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 37,732 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 R156 CUA, 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 28 years old, this Ferrari 456 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R156 CUA is a 1998 Ferrari 456, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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