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T5 APL

1999 Ferrari 456

Black Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,157 mi
Last recorded48,157 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Ferrari 45630,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 APL
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 48,157 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 45,596 miles

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

Offside Front Jacking point excessively corroded

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 45,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp does not operate as intended (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Jacking point excessively corroded

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,690 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 44,685 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached locking device missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working N/S & O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 42,628 miles

parking brake need adjustment

Pass 12 May 2020 39,334 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 38,194 miles

Oil leak ()

parking brake light sticks on

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 38,194 miles

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

Oil leak ()

parking brake light sticks on

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,341 miles

Oil leak ()

parking brake lever light sticks on

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 36,337 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn on outer section tread on limit

Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,873 miles

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

Nearside nearside front tyre close to wear indicators on outer section

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

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 34,873 miles

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

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

Nearside nearside front tyre close to wear indicators on outer section

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,688 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Aug 2010 30,004 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,342 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,660 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 28,621 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,534 miles

near side front tyre has two screws in.

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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T5 APL is a 1999 Ferrari 456 in Black with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T5 APL, 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 T5 APL registered?

T5 APL is a 1999 Ferrari 456, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T5 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 APL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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