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5 THJ

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,667 mi
Last recorded5,667 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 THJ
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 5,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 4,759 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 4,661 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 4,566 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 4,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 4,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 4,169 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 4,167 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)

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 4,039 miles

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

O/S/F seat back mechanism has play in it

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 4,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/F seat back mechanism has play in it

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 3,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 3,877 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 3,786 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 3,392 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 3,375 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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5 THJ is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 25,571 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 5 THJ, 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 28 years old, this Ferrari F355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5 THJ registered?

5 THJ is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is 5 THJ safe to buy?

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