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1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,421 mi
Last recorded16,421 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 SW
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 16,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 16,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 15,999 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 15,878 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 15,825 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 15,548 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 15,360 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 15,271 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 14,951 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 14,719 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 14,476 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 14,087 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 13,531 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 13,530 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 12,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 9,932 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,026 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,600 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 31,600 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,820 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 25,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

hand brake is at minimum limit

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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61 SW is a 1998 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 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 61 SW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 61 SW?

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What year was 61 SW registered?

61 SW is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is 61 SW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 61 SW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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