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FER 355W

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,700 mi
Last recorded64,700 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFER 355W
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 64,700 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 64,607 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 64,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 64,579 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 64,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,300 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,547 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,793 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 56,783 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure offside and nearside front (3.6.B.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,967 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 53,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,910 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 35,132 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 35,132 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 355W is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 25,571 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 355W, 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 28 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 355W?

You can check the full history of FER 355W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FER 355W registered?

FER 355W is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is FER 355W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FER 355W shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FER 355W have outstanding finance?

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