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R223 OUS

1997 Ferrari 456

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,742 mi
Last recorded55,742 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 45635,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 OUS
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 55,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,330 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 54,880 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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R223 OUS is a 1997 Ferrari 456 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R223 OUS, 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

How do I check the history of R223 OUS?

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What year was R223 OUS registered?

R223 OUS is a 1997 Ferrari 456, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R223 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 OUS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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