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55 SKD

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

16,613 mi
Last recorded16,613 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 SKD
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 16,613 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 16,601 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 16,581 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 16,485 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 16,393 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 16,278 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 16,122 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 15,997 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 15,899 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,767 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 15,551 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 15,387 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 15,067 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 14,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 14,355 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,342 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 13,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 12,800 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 10,532 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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55 SKD 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 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 55 SKD, 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 55 SKD registered?

55 SKD is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is 55 SKD safe to buy?

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