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78 CG

1998 Ferrari F355

Silver Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

34,602 mi
Last recorded34,602 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 CG
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 34,602 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 34,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 33,643 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 32,847 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 32,845 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 31,967 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 31,846 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 31,846 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,552 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 31,504 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 31,330 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 31,027 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,133 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 29,812 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 29,812 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 29,368 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 29,123 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 28,822 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,573 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,699 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,798 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 26,796 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,919 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,106 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,871 miles

off side rear iner c/v boot split

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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78 CG is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Silver with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 78 CG, 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

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What year was 78 CG registered?

78 CG is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is 78 CG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 CG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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