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VPD 5

1979 Ferrari 400

Blue Petrol 4823cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,715 mi
Last recorded23,715 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 Ferrari 40043,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPD 5
MakeFerrari
Model400
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,823cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,715 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,480 miles

offside and nearside front brake caliper piston rubber dust covers perished and missing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,104 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 400?

Based on 842 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
240
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
brake binding 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
Side repeater not working 14
Stop lamp not working 14
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VPD 5 is a 1979 Ferrari 400 in Blue with a 4,823cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Ferrari 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 43,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari 400 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPD 5, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Ferrari 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VPD 5?

You can check the full history of VPD 5 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VPD 5 registered?

VPD 5 is a 1979 Ferrari 400, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is VPD 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPD 5 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VPD 5 have outstanding finance?

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