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S517 REC

1998 Ferrari 456

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,074 mi
Last recorded52,074 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 45637,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 REC
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 52,074 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 52,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 51,568 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 51,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 51,453 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,983 miles

Near side rear brake bind.

Off side wiper arm touchs bonnet on operation.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight rear brake judder.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 49,198 miles

Off side wiperarm touchs bonnet when operated.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight bind from near side rear brake.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 49,190 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

possible asr lamp fault

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,744 miles

Off side wiper arm touching bonnet when in use.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,478 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,470 miles

Signs of some oil leaks at front of car

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,873 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 10 Dec 2007 42,415 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 42,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 39,084 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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S517 REC 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 73.3%.

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 S517 REC, 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 S517 REC registered?

S517 REC is a 1998 Ferrari 456, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S517 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S517 REC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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