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F16 OVY

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,312 mi
Last recorded30,312 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 OVY
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 30,312 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 30,274 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 30,176 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 30,166 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 29,738 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 29,257 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 28,456 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 27,957 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,456 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,900 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 25,898 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,284 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,779 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,872 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,874 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,921 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 16,703 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,347 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 13,750 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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F16 OVY is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F16 OVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F16 OVY registered?

F16 OVY is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F16 OVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 OVY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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