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1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,293 mi
Last recorded42,293 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 AM
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 42,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 42,215 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2024 42,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 42,101 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 42,022 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 41,940 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,641 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,130 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 40,901 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 40,309 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,818 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,390 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 39,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 39,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,531 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 37,842 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,811 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,398 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,590 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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59 AM 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 90.5%.

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 59 AM, 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 59 AM registered?

59 AM is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is 59 AM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 59 AM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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