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1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,169 mi
Last recorded49,169 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 MON
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 49,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 49,083 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 48,759 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 47,550 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 47,310 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 45,600 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,294 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,593 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,332 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,937 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

x2 front brake air scoop hoses split

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,054 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,954 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 38,924 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)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,024 miles

Oil leak

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

intermittent misfire

Pass 17 May 2010 35,088 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 35,061 miles

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Both front brake venting pipe /ducting holed

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

TESTED EMMISIONS ON LEFT BANK ONLY DUE TO FAILURE.PLEASE NOTE BOTH WILL BE TESTED ON RETEST

Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,851 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DETORIATED

Pass 19 Apr 2008 32,204 miles

Large undertrays fitted along legth of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Nearside front lower bumper/pannel cracked

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,299 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 30,425 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect sterring and suspension fully

oil leak

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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500 MON is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 500 MON, 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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500 MON is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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