Ferrari 355 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ferrari 355 reliable? We analysed 1,544 real MOT tests across 123 vehicles to find out.
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The Ferrari 355 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ferrari 355.
Ferrari 355 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ferrari 355. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ferrari 355 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ferrari 355 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ferrari 355 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ferrari 355 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ferrari 355 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ferrari 355 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ferrari 355 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ferrari 355 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 293 | 92.5% | 13,557 | 20,257 | 27,014 |
| 1998 | 369 | 95.4% | 16,308 | 24,856 | 33,621 |
| 1997 | 266 | 89.8% | 20,911 | 30,323 | 46,683 |
| 1996 | 359 | 85.8% | 26,151 | 34,698 | 44,613 |
| 1995 | 188 | 88.3% | 23,398 | 31,090 | 49,658 |
How Long Does a Ferrari 355 Last?
Based on 123 Ferrari 355 vehicles on UK roads.
Ferrari 355 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ferrari 355 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ferrari 355
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.4% MOT pass rate from 369 tests
85.8% MOT pass rate from 359 tests
The best year to buy a used Ferrari 355 is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.4% across 369 tests. The 1996 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ferrari 355 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 355 THIS CAR | 90.3% | 1,544 | 27,888 mi | 31 yrs |
| Ferrari 360 | 90.3% | 28,453 | 23,409 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ferrari F430 | 89.8% | 24,536 | 15,630 mi | 21 yrs |
| Ferrari F355 | 88.1% | 19,604 | 29,762 mi | 32 yrs |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn SE MHEV A | 84.8% | 1,026 | 29,064 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ferrari 360 (90.3% pass rate) and the Ferrari F430 (89.8% pass rate), the Ferrari 355 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ferrari 355Should you buy a used Ferrari 355?
The Ferrari 355 has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 1,544 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ferrari 355 are exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (31 recorded failures), exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (23), and parking brake recording little or no effort (19). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ferrari 355 owner drives around 358 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Ferrari 355 models stay on UK roads for around 31 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.