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FER 355A

1999 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,740 mi
Last recorded39,740 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Ferrari F35525,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFER 355A
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 39,740 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 39,736 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 39,668 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,620 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 39,620 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 39,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,525 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 39,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 39,429 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,323 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,229 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,390 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,374 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,364 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)

Oil leaks from engine. Possible coolant leak from underside of vehicle.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,063 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,552 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 16 Nov 2007 35,246 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2006 32,333 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 32,320 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak

possible exhaust leak

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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FER 355A is a 1999 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1999 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 25,136 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 FER 355A, 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 27 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 FER 355A?

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What year was FER 355A registered?

FER 355A is a 1999 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is FER 355A safe to buy?

The MOT history for FER 355A shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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