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F3 SSC

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,050 mi
Last recorded40,050 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 SSC
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 40,050 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 39,906 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 39,861 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 39,820 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 39,284 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 38,912 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 38,692 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 38,311 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 37,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 37,680 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,880 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 3 Oct 2013 35,594 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,423 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,959 miles

unable to properly check underside of vehicle due to extensive plastic panelling

Fail 29 Mar 2011 31,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

unable to properly check underside of vehicle due to extensive plastic panelling

Fail 24 Aug 2010 30,675 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,623 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,597 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,813 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 22,803 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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F3 SSC is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F3 SSC, 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 F3 SSC registered?

F3 SSC is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is F3 SSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 SSC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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