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F355 NRD

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,207 mi
Last recorded50,207 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 50,207 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 49,131 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 48,175 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Pass 24 Oct 2022 46,720 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 45,334 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 43,789 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,779 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 42,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 41,026 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 41,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 40,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leaking from overflow pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine miss fire

N/S/R parking brake effort low

O.S.F wiper blade split at end

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 38,718 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,301 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,878 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 35,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 34,575 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 34,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,823 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 30,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,331 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 27,473 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 26,670 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 25,148 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,031 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 NRD is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 F355 NRD, 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

How do I check the history of F355 NRD?

You can check the full history of F355 NRD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F355 NRD registered?

F355 NRD is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is F355 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F355 NRD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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