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SUB 123

1990 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,470 mi
Last recorded109,470 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ferrari Testarossa20,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUB 123
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 109,470 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 109,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 109,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp FRONT AND REAR POSITION LAMP EFFECTED BY HAZARD LAMP (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 109,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 109,470 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 109,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 67% out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,470 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 109,470 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 109,470 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 May 2017 109,470 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,470 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,470 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari Testarossa?

Based on 4,775 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
188
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 42
fog lamp not working 34
Brake hose bulging under pressure 23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
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SUB 123 is a 1990 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Ferrari Testarossa models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 20,717 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 Testarossa fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SUB 123, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari Testarossa typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Ferrari Testarossa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SUB 123 registered?

SUB 123 is a 1990 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is SUB 123 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUB 123 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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