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B3 SSB

1997 Ferrari F355

Blue Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,539 mi
Last recorded40,539 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SSB
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 40,539 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 39,505 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 38,347 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 37,203 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 35,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 33,878 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,838 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 33,824 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,461 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 32,870 miles

n/s/r tyre nearing legal limit

Fail 9 May 2015 32,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,280 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,091 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,762 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 29,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,775 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2007 26,131 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 17,314 miles

Near-Side Handbrake Poor

Oil Leak From Engine

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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B3 SSB is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Blue with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B3 SSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 SSB registered?

B3 SSB is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B3 SSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 SSB shows 20 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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