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VUR 459W

1981 Ferrari 400

Red Petrol 4823cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,414 mi
Last recorded70,414 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Ferrari 40061,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 459W
MakeFerrari
Model400
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,823cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 70,414 miles

corrosion to both front inner wings

Pass 7 Jul 2020 69,495 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light corrosion to n/s/front iner-wing.

wipers slow

Fail 28 May 2020 69,465 miles

Fuel system component leaking o/s pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light corrosion to n/s/front iner wing

wipers slow (poss motor)

Pass 24 Jan 2019 67,236 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 67,236 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 66,233 miles

tyres perished

Fail 8 Dec 2017 66,233 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre outer wall scuffed

metal brake pipes cable tied

Fail 1 Aug 2016 65,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported o/s silencer (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16 leaks (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Outer wall scuffed

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes cable tide

nail n/s/r

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 64,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,079 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 64,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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VUR 459W is a 1981 Ferrari 400 in Red with a 4,823cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VUR 459W, 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.

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What year was VUR 459W registered?

VUR 459W is a 1981 Ferrari 400, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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