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D8 DNL

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

22,766 mi
Last recorded22,766 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 DNL
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 22,766 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 22,696 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 22,284 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 21,990 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 20,369 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 18,032 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 17,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 15,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 15,643 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 15,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 14,856 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 13,279 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 11,026 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 8,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 5,897 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 5,741 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 1,995 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 1,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 1,099 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 1,094 miles

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

Offside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 1,051 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 957 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 957 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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D8 DNL 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 73.9%.

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 D8 DNL, 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 D8 DNL registered?

D8 DNL is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is D8 DNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 DNL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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