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D271 EKS

1987 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

27,117 mi
Last recorded27,117 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Ferrari Testarossa24,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD271 EKS
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 27,117 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 26,413 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 25,767 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 25,200 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 24,805 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 24,805 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 24,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 23,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 22,868 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 22,195 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 22,191 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure rear axle, front McPherson strut nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure rear axle, rear McPherson strut nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure rear axle, front McPherson strut nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 21,577 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 21,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 21,398 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 20,788 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,332 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,244 miles

drivers side bolster on seat is broken

rusting to under body on nsf/osf,nsr/osr

Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,155 miles

offside floor ssill area corroded

rear floor sill area corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2009 20,154 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside floor ssill area corroded

rear floor sill area corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,068 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 20,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,615 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ferrari Testarossa?

Based on 4,775 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
188
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 42
fog lamp not working 34
Brake hose bulging under pressure 23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
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D271 EKS is a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1987 Ferrari Testarossa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,862 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 Testarossa fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D271 EKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari Testarossa typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Ferrari Testarossa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D271 EKS registered?

D271 EKS is a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D271 EKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D271 EKS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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