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9856 PL

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

33,259 mi
Last recorded33,259 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9856 PL
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 33,259 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 33,251 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 33,242 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 33,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 33,089 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 32,985 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,534 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 31,401 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,187 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,101 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,789 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,433 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,591 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,814 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,003 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2008 22,124 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,390 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 21,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Feb 2006 19,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

under vehical plastic cover inspection where possible

Pass 18 Feb 2006 19,698 miles

under vehical plastic cover inspection where possible

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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9856 PL is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 9856 PL, 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.

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What year was 9856 PL registered?

9856 PL is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is 9856 PL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9856 PL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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