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RCC 4

1979 Ferrari 400

Red Petrol 4823cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

48,710 mi
Last recorded48,710 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 40043,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCC 4
MakeFerrari
Model400
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,823cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 48,710 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 48,710 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 48,694 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play connected to drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 48,667 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on fuel lines slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,469 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 48,469 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 48,422 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported x3 rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

oil leak

x9 exhaust rubbers deteriorated and spliting

How Reliable is the Ferrari 400?

Based on 842 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
240
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
brake binding 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
Side repeater not working 14
Stop lamp not working 14
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RCC 4 is a 1979 Ferrari 400 in Red with a 4,823cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

Across all 1979 Ferrari 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 43,638 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 400 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCC 4, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Ferrari 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of RCC 4?

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What year was RCC 4 registered?

RCC 4 is a 1979 Ferrari 400, first registered on 6 December 1979.

Is RCC 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCC 4 shows 7 tests with a 28.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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