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EHE 491V

1979 Ferrari Dino

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,815 mi
Last recorded46,815 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1979 Ferrari Dino42,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHE 491V
MakeFerrari
ModelDino
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 46,815 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 46,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 46,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 May 2017 46,406 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,311 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 46,311 miles

Fuel system component leaking at carburettors (7.2.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 46,295 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,144 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 46,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,093 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 45,845 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 45,329 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 44,405 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 44,405 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,533 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 43,529 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2009 43,196 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 42,870 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,549 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 42,122 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari Dino?

Based on 2,218 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
213
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
brake binding 33
Stop lamp not working 25
Headlamp aim too low 25
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EHE 491V is a 1979 Ferrari Dino in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Ferrari Dino models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 42,549 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 Dino fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EHE 491V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari Dino typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Ferrari Dino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EHE 491V registered?

EHE 491V is a 1979 Ferrari Dino, first registered on 18 December 1979.

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