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R798 BLD

1998 Ferrari 456

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,252 mi
Last recorded51,252 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 45637,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 BLD
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 51,252 miles

both front and rear tyres have surface cracking through tread areas.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,159 miles

Offside Front air cooling pipe split

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,940 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 50,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,513 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,980 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,745 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 45,401 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,520 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 44,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside head light glass cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,306 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,854 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 39,854 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,917 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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R798 BLD is a 1998 Ferrari 456 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R798 BLD, 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 R798 BLD registered?

R798 BLD is a 1998 Ferrari 456, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R798 BLD safe to buy?

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