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39 AN

1997 Ferrari F355

Black Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,141 mi
Last recorded28,141 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration39 AN
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 28,141 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 28,130 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 27,893 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 27,886 miles

Emissions not tested co excessive blocking test equipment (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 27,742 miles

Near side rear tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 27,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s head light on lower limit

rear subframe corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,433 miles

o/s rack boot in poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2009 29,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 25,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,426 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 24,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 20,685 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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39 AN is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Black with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 39 AN, 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.

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What year was 39 AN registered?

39 AN is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is 39 AN safe to buy?

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