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VOV 834S

1978 Ferrari 400

Black Petrol 4823cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,603 mi
Last recorded64,603 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 Ferrari 40059,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOV 834S
MakeFerrari
Model400
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,823cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,603 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,549 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,315 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 63,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,567 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 62,563 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 62,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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VOV 834S is a 1978 Ferrari 400 in Black with a 4,823cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Ferrari 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 59,362 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 VOV 834S, 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 48 years old, this Ferrari 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VOV 834S registered?

VOV 834S is a 1978 Ferrari 400, first registered on 18 April 1978.

Is VOV 834S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOV 834S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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