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S863 XAN

1999 Ferrari 456

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,813 mi
Last recorded42,813 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Ferrari 45630,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 XAN
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 42,813 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 42,265 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 41,800 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 40,707 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 40,349 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,952 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,436 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 39,425 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 37,926 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 35,644 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,670 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,909 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,253 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight movement in offside front stabiliser link

Fail 27 Jan 2015 30,225 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2014 29,224 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 27,034 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,907 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 25,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,798 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 23,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 23,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight play in s/rack arm on nearside

Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,773 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate letters/numbers size small

Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,419 miles

ball joint in end of steering rack has slight play on nearside

Fail 21 Mar 2007 23,419 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ball joint in end of steering rack has slight play on nearside

Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,297 miles

slight play in N/S steering arm

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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S863 XAN is a 1999 Ferrari 456 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1999 Ferrari 456 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 30,436 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 S863 XAN, 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 27 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 S863 XAN registered?

S863 XAN is a 1999 Ferrari 456, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S863 XAN safe to buy?

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