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F209 VFS

1989 Ferrari Testarossa

Red Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,979 mi
Last recorded31,979 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa22,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF209 VFS
MakeFerrari
ModelTestarossa
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 31,979 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 31,408 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 30,945 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 30,938 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,926 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 30,916 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlight aim slightly low but with-in tolerance

Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front suspension arm bushes perished but have no excessive movement

Fail 14 Aug 2013 30,869 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front suspension arm bushes perished but have no excessive movement

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,835 miles

n/s/r park brake efficiency lower than expected

slight oil leak from n/s/r inner c.v gaitor area

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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F209 VFS is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa in Red with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Ferrari Testarossa models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 22,846 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 F209 VFS, 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 37 years old, this Ferrari Testarossa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F209 VFS registered?

F209 VFS is a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F209 VFS safe to buy?

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