1989 Ferrari Testarossa 4.9L Petrol · F697 FPW
1989 Ferrari Testarossa (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2018. Recorded mileage 25,325 km. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FERRARI TESTAROSSA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 25,325 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F697 FPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 25,325 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F697 FPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (F697 FPW) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high also loose. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
F697 FPW Odometer History
- 22/09/202325,139 km
- 19/09/202425,274 km+135 km
- 10/10/202425,276 mi
- 10/10/202425,276 km
- 14/10/202525,325 km+49 km
Average of roughly 90 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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