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78 PC

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,496 mi
Last recorded33,496 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 PC
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 33,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 33,288 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 33,082 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 32,986 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 32,851 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 32,543 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 32,427 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 32,297 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 32,186 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 32,181 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,846 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,168 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,152 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 30,464 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,947 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 27,377 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,630 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,490 miles

TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD,PERISHED

Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,564 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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78 PC is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 78 PC, 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 78 PC registered?

78 PC is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is 78 PC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 PC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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