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R309 OEB

1998 Ferrari 456

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,018 mi
Last recorded53,018 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 45637,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 OEB
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 53,018 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 52,923 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 52,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 52,714 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,208 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,169 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,016 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,165 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 47,155 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

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 30 Jun 2016 43,217 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,761 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,661 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 35,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 35,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,125 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,013 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 32,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 31,589 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,643 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,159 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 26,931 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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R309 OEB is a 1998 Ferrari 456 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R309 OEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R309 OEB registered?

R309 OEB is a 1998 Ferrari 456, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R309 OEB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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