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F1 JBG

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,818 mi
Last recorded27,818 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 JBG
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 27,818 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 27,778 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,588 miles

Front tyres cracking

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2019 27,479 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 27,366 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged short pipe into caliper and slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,259 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,159 miles

coolant leak

front tyres cracking

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

Fail 12 Sep 2016 27,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak

front tyres cracking

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

Pass 6 May 2015 27,021 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 26,895 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2013 26,815 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,887 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 26,418 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,050 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Fail 31 Jul 2009 26,050 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,239 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 19,046 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,776 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 16,765 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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F1 JBG is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F1 JBG, 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 F1 JBG registered?

F1 JBG is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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