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R640 GOO

1998 Ferrari 456

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,232 mi
Last recorded57,232 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 45637,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 GOO
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 57,232 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 57,220 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 56,736 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 56,359 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 56,358 miles

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 812,952 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,329 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 54,415 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)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Rear fuel lines filter area minor corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,161 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 53,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,930 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 8 Apr 2011 53,818 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,362 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)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,119 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 49,115 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 45,636 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 45,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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R640 GOO is a 1998 Ferrari 456 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R640 GOO, 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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R640 GOO is a 1998 Ferrari 456, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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