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1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

31,785 mi
Last recorded31,785 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 AL
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 31,785 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Main beam flash function not working when dip beam not on

Nearside Front 5/5 Wheel inserts cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot incorrectly fitted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub oxidization (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 5/5 Wheel inserts cracking

Offside Front 4/5 Wheel inserts cracking

Offside Rear 5/5 Wheel inserts cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2025 31,783 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Main beam flash function not working when dip beam not on

Nearside Front 5/5 Wheel inserts cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot incorrectly fitted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub oxidization (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 5/5 Wheel inserts cracking

Offside Front 4/5 Wheel inserts cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear 5/5 Wheel inserts cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2024 31,559 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 30,904 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 30,900 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 30,654 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 30,185 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 29,870 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted to underneath

Fail 4 Apr 2019 29,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Plastic covers fitted to underneath

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,288 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,650 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 28,650 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,517 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 27,471 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,254 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 26,254 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,107 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,968 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,864 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,785 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 23,785 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 23,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,625 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 22,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,280 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,902 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,058 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,934 miles

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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1 AL is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 25,571 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1 AL, 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 28 years old, this Ferrari F355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1 AL is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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