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355 S

1996 Ferrari 355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,090 mi
Last recorded31,090 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ferrari 35534,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration355 S
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 31,090 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 29,601 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 28,757 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 28,749 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 27,608 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 26,694 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 26,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 23,365 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 22,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 22,892 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 22,611 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 22,255 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,666 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,417 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 14,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,294 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 8,991 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 8,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 8,187 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 7,933 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2007 7,644 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,097 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 355?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
358
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 31
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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355 S is a 1996 Ferrari 355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1996 Ferrari 355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 34,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari 355 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 355 S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 355 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ferrari 355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 355 S?

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

What year was 355 S registered?

355 S is a 1996 Ferrari 355, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is 355 S safe to buy?

The MOT history for 355 S shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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