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F1 SMV

1999 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,151 mi
Last recorded45,151 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Ferrari F35525,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 SMV
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 45,151 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 43,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 42,694 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 41,692 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 40,363 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 40,362 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,734 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 38,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,689 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,066 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,033 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,622 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,127 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,755 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,729 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 33,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 31,251 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,195 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,848 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 SMV is a 1999 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 25,136 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 SMV, 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 27 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 F1 SMV registered?

F1 SMV is a 1999 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is F1 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 SMV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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