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F1 PJS

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,695 mi
Last recorded44,695 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 44,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 44,039 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 43,951 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 43,774 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 43,602 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,507 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,081 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 42,788 miles

Covers obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2017 42,654 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Rear hand brake only just met required reading

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

hand brake cables in poor condition

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 12 yr old recommended replacement after 7 yr old or sooner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 42,654 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear hand brake only just met required reading

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

hand brake cables in poor condition

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 12 yr old recommended replacement after 7 yr old or sooner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 42,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Rear hand brake only just met required reading

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

hand brake cables in poor condition

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 12 yr old recommended replacement after 7 yr old or sooner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 42,009 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 40,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 40,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 39,462 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 15 Feb 2012 38,557 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,313 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,015 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

belly pan fitted

both front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 32,713 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,898 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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F1 PJS is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F1 PJS, 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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F1 PJS is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is F1 PJS safe to buy?

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