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355 DAO

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,124 mi
Last recorded36,124 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration355 DAO
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 36,124 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 36,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure bolt broken (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 35,458 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 35,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,146 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 32,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,467 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2009 30,467 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Hand brake not releasing fully. No brake test carried out as damage may result.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,178 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,777 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 24,777 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,026 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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355 DAO is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 355 DAO, 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

How do I check the history of 355 DAO?

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What year was 355 DAO registered?

355 DAO is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is 355 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 355 DAO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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