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SIG 1456

1997 Ferrari 456

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,381 mi
Last recorded44,381 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 45635,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 1456
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 44,381 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 44,360 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 44,292 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,165 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,926 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,611 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 41,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside rear low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,070 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 40,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 40,292 miles

2x air intake hoses broken

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

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 21 Apr 2010 39,249 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,173 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,424 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)

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

washer poor

Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,623 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,923 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 31,896 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen broken

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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SIG 1456 is a 1997 Ferrari 456 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 456 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 35,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SIG 1456, 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 29 years old, this Ferrari 456 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SIG 1456?

You can check the full history of SIG 1456 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SIG 1456 registered?

SIG 1456 is a 1997 Ferrari 456, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SIG 1456 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 1456 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SIG 1456 have outstanding finance?

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