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RPA 156X

1981 Ferrari 400

Red Petrol 4823cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,089 mi
Last recorded98,089 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 40061,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPA 156X
MakeFerrari
Model400
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,823cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 98,089 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,004 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,226 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 96,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 96,189 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 96,081 miles

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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RPA 156X is a 1981 Ferrari 400 in Red with a 4,823cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Ferrari 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 61,106 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RPA 156X, 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 45 years old, this Ferrari 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RPA 156X?

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What year was RPA 156X registered?

RPA 156X is a 1981 Ferrari 400, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is RPA 156X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPA 156X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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