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F355 TYP

1997 Ferrari F355

Blue Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,127 mi
Last recorded47,127 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 TYP
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 47,127 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 47,125 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 47,026 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 46,960 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 46,237 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 46,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,091 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 45,908 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 45,654 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 45,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,485 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 42,814 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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 May 2012 42,629 miles

Exhaust clamps broken

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)

Unable to check parts under vehicle due to massive undertray

Fail 13 Feb 2010 41,366 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 41,366 miles

Front wipers smear

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,611 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,089 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 19 Aug 2006 33,070 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 33,068 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TYP is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Blue with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

F355 TYP is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is F355 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F355 TYP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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