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F1 TMA

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,185 mi
Last recorded53,185 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,185 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 51,588 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 50,960 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 49,016 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 48,527 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,971 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,292 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,454 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,732 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front x2 tyres worn on inside tread

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,009 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front two tyres worn on inside tread

Fail 26 Jun 2014 41,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front two tyres worn on inside tread

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,056 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 36,992 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,831 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,403 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,755 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 16 Jun 2008 25,863 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 221 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 18,381 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 TMA 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 95.2%.

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 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 TMA, 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 TMA registered?

F1 TMA is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is F1 TMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 TMA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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