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TBF 493W

1981 Ferrari 400

Black Petrol 4823cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,446 mi
Last recorded63,446 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 40061,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBF 493W
MakeFerrari
Model400
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,823cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,446 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 62,901 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 62,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres starting to perish

n/s/f chassis out rigger member corroded at †outer end

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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TBF 493W is a 1981 Ferrari 400 in Black with a 4,823cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TBF 493W, 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 TBF 493W?

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What year was TBF 493W registered?

TBF 493W is a 1981 Ferrari 400, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is TBF 493W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBF 493W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TBF 493W have outstanding finance?

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