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788 COW

1997 Ferrari F355

Yellow Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,514 mi
Last recorded13,514 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration788 COW
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 13,514 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 13,431 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 13,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 12,879 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,753 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,666 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 12,360 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 12,360 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,786 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,687 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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788 COW is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Yellow with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 788 COW, 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 788 COW registered?

788 COW is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is 788 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 788 COW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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