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F8 HWS

1997 Ferrari F355

Blue Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,776 mi
Last recorded46,776 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 HWS
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 46,776 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 46,655 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 46,343 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 46,141 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 45,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 45,283 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 44,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 44,302 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 43,946 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 42,939 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 42,095 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 41,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,122 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 40,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,688 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 39,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,523 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE REAR UNDERTRAY INSECURE

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,857 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 32,857 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2010 32,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 30,703 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,343 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,739 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Jan 2007 22,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 21,761 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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F8 HWS is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Blue with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F8 HWS, 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.

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What year was F8 HWS registered?

F8 HWS is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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