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198 HOT

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

112,546 mi
Last recorded112,546 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration198 HOT
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 112,546 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 112,382 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 112,057 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 111,633 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 110,948 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 110,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 110,475 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 110,050 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 109,368 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 109,343 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 109,326 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 109,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,531 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 107,405 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 105,113 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 103,409 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 100,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 98,532 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 96,792 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 95,537 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 94,639 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 92,889 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 85,812 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 69,873 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Ferrari F355?

Based on 19,604 MOT tests across 1,431 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 442
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 348
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 205
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
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198 HOT is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 31,311 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari F355 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 198 HOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari F355 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ferrari F355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 198 HOT registered?

198 HOT is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 198 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 198 HOT shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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