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F1 VBS

1999 Ferrari F355

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,617 mi
Last recorded45,617 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ferrari F35525,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 VBS
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 45,617 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 45,246 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 78,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 43,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 66,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 43,116 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt being a left hand drive (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 57,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 37,847 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 50,579 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 31,047 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 43,036 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 35,633 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 22,373 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 22,133 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 VBS is a 1999 Ferrari F355 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VBS, 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 VBS registered?

F1 VBS is a 1999 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is F1 VBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 VBS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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