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F1 VKG

1998 Ferrari F355

Black Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,788 mi
Last recorded22,788 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 VKG
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 22,788 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 22,788 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 22,739 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 22,507 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 22,309 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 22,309 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 22,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 21,805 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 21,543 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,316 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 21,004 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,365 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 18,456 miles

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 15,322 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 13,310 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 12,303 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 12,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/S head lamp aim is on lower limit

Pass 25 Nov 2011 12,136 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,820 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 11,380 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 10,954 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 10,681 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 9,627 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 VKG is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Black with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 25,571 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 VKG, 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 28 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 VKG registered?

F1 VKG is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F1 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 VKG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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