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R742 HPU

1998 Ferrari 456

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

22,164 mi
Last recorded22,164 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 45637,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 HPU
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 22,164 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Offside & Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 21,662 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 21,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 21,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 20,394 miles

all tyres perishing in tread

Fail 30 Oct 2019 20,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some corrosion to both rear inner sills

some corrosion to both sides floor

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,288 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on face

Fail 23 Sep 2013 18,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs corroded on face

Pass 21 Sep 2005 18,210 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 18,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R742 HPU is a 1998 Ferrari 456 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R742 HPU, 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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What year was R742 HPU registered?

R742 HPU is a 1998 Ferrari 456, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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