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738 DUO

1994 Ferrari 456

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,945 mi
Last recorded63,945 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Ferrari 45647,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration738 DUO
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 63,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,465 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 61,462 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 60,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 59,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,140 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,176 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 55,950 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,776 miles

Offside floor in rusty condition

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 53,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside floor in rusty condition

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 53,448 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside floor in rusty condition

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,526 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 45,982 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,583 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,062 miles

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,135 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 30,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,661 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,928 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,369 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,212 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 27,209 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,795 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,512 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 456?

Based on 3,905 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
603
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 130
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
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738 DUO is a 1994 Ferrari 456 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Ferrari 456 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 47,048 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 456 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 738 DUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 456 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Ferrari 456 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 738 DUO registered?

738 DUO is a 1994 Ferrari 456, first registered on 3 November 1994.

Is 738 DUO safe to buy?

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