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355 FR

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

40,393 mi
Last recorded40,393 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration355 FR
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 40,393 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 40,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2025 40,175 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 40,111 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 40,056 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 39,950 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 39,880 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 39,854 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 39,759 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,566 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 39,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,413 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,208 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 39,059 miles

nearside parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,892 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,617 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 38,605 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,044 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,799 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,060 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,537 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,323 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,159 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,722 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 30,722 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,557 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 30,513 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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355 FR is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 355 FR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 355 FR?

You can check the full history of 355 FR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 355 FR registered?

355 FR is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 355 FR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 355 FR shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 355 FR have outstanding finance?

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