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L1 PYO

1998 Ferrari F355

Black Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,535 mi
Last recorded47,535 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 PYO
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 47,535 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 47,164 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 47,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 46,993 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 46,991 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 46,305 miles

Full untertray fitted to vehicle

Nail in n/s front tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 45,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,474 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 45,463 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,272 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 44,548 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 44,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,512 miles

front coil springs showing signs of corrosion

front discs, cooling ducting deteriateing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,457 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 41,752 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,752 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,790 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,418 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,780 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,984 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 31,983 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 29,578 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,578 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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L1 PYO is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Black with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L1 PYO, 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

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What year was L1 PYO registered?

L1 PYO is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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