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F355 DEV

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,301 mi
Last recorded43,301 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 DEV
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 43,301 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 41,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 39,859 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 39,177 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 37,946 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 36,049 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 35,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,737 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,720 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,517 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 33,509 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 33,317 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 32,343 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 32,342 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 31,281 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 29,886 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 28,553 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 27,004 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,078 miles

both front indicators slightly faded

Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,425 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 23,034 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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F355 DEV is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 F355 DEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F355 DEV registered?

F355 DEV is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is F355 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F355 DEV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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