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1990 Ferrari F40 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for F40 models manufactured in 1990, based on 531 real MOT test results.

93.4%
Pass Rate
6.6%
Fail Rate
531
Total Tests
14,732
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all F40 cars tested in 1990. Want to see how cars built in 1990 hold up over time?

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1990 Ferrari F40 MOT Analysis

The 1990 Ferrari F40 has an MOT pass rate of 93.4% based on 531 tests โ€” well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,732 miles on the odometer. With a 6.6% failure rate, the 1990 F40 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1990 Ferrari F40 is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 0.2% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ5โ€“50. Visibility is the second most common issue at 0.2%.

Top failures specific to 1990 models only. The overall F40 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment0.2%1
2Visibility0.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 14,732 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical0.13% per 10K miVisibility0.13% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical0.130.2%1
Visibility0.130.2%1

Mileage Statistics

14,732
Mean
16,054
Median
13,419
25th Percentile
20,991
75th Percentile
4.48% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1990 Ferrari F40 has an MOT pass rate of 93.4% based on 531 tests โ€” well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,732 miles on the odometer. With a 6.6% failure rate, the 1990 F40 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1990 Ferrari F40, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light โ€” headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 14,732 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment โ€” 0.2% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 1990 Ferrari F40 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: ยฃ5โ€“50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light โ€” headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Visibility โ€” 0.2% of failures

Visibility issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 1990 Ferrari F40 models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: ยฃ10โ€“300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks โ€” damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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