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TRY 400S

1979 Ferrari 400

Blue Petrol 4823cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,313 mi
Last recorded42,313 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 40043,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRY 400S
MakeFerrari
Model400
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,823cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 42,313 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 41,865 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 41,093 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,438 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 39,626 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 38,874 miles

Exhaust rubbers starting to perish

Pass 23 Oct 2019 38,763 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 37,617 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 36,717 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,903 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,480 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front washers need attension

Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,615 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,596 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 31,637 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 30,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

FUEL RUBBER PIPES PERISHING

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,972 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,163 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 19,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leaks,front & rear suspension bushes perished.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,018 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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TRY 400S is a 1979 Ferrari 400 in Blue with a 4,823cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1979 Ferrari 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 43,638 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 TRY 400S, 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 47 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 TRY 400S?

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What year was TRY 400S registered?

TRY 400S is a 1979 Ferrari 400, first registered on 2 October 1979.

Is TRY 400S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRY 400S shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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