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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ferrari Testarossa. Check any Testarossa by registration number below.

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96.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.4%

vs Ferrari Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ferrari Testarossa — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ferrari Testarossa has an average MOT pass rate of 96.2%, which is 0.4 percentage points above the Ferrari brand average of 95.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Testarossa is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ferrari Testarossa fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Testarossa for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ferrari Testarossa, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ferrari Testarossa performs at MOT across different model years.

1993

Based on 60 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1991

Based on 152 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.8%

1990

Based on 162 vehicles

98.8%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

1989

Based on 107 vehicles

92.5%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.2%

1988

Based on 123 vehicles

96.7%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.8%

1987

Based on 49 vehicles

95.9%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 197 vehicles

93.9%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Mileage at 5yr

26k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ferrari Testarossa

The most common reasons a Ferrari Testarossa fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

14.6%
Ferrari Testarossa Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Ferrari Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ferrari models.

Ferrari 512

77.4% pass rate

Ferrari 360

92.1% pass rate

Ferrari California

96.0% pass rate

Ferrari 599 Gto

100.0% pass rate

Ferrari Portofino S-a

98.2% pass rate

Ferrari Enzo

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ferrari Testarossa

Ferrari Testarossa — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ferrari Testarossa MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ferrari Testarossa?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ferrari Testarossa is 96.2% compared to the Ferrari average of 95.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ferrari Testarossa?
The most common MOT failures on the Ferrari Testarossa are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (14.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ferrari Testarossa reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.2%, the Ferrari Testarossa is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ferrari Testarossa?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ferrari Testarossa?
Typical mileage for the Ferrari Testarossa: 26,013 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Testarossa to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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