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85 MK

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,457 mi
Last recorded43,457 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 MK
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 43,457 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 43,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 43,350 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 42,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,341 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 42,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 41,998 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 41,494 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 41,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,016 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,154 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 35,855 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 33,018 miles

overplate fitted to front number plate

Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,259 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 22,926 miles

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

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

offside steering arm slight play

Fail 28 Jan 2011 22,922 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside steering arm slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2010 17,862 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 17,861 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,825 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,579 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 17,092 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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85 MK is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 85 MK, 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 85 MK registered?

85 MK is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is 85 MK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 85 MK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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