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40 RED

1989 Ferrari F40

Red Petrol 2936cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,231 mi
Last recorded42,231 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ferrari F4019,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 RED
MakeFerrari
ModelF40
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,936cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 42,231 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 40,791 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 40,737 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 40,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 39,246 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 38,074 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,067 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,582 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 29,934 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,944 miles

covers front to rear under vehicle

nearside front brake cooling pipe split

Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,987 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari F40?

Based on 2,449 MOT tests across 276 vehicles.

93.8%
Pass Rate
137
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
276
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 31
fog lamp not working 17
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10
brake disc cracked 9
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40 RED is a 1989 Ferrari F40 in Red with a 2,936cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Ferrari F40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.8% with a typical mileage of 19,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari F40 fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 40 RED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari F40 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Ferrari F40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 40 RED registered?

40 RED is a 1989 Ferrari F40, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 40 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 RED shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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