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N55 ELM

1996 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,229 mi
Last recorded38,229 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 ELM
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 38,229 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 37,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 37,083 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 37,052 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 36,942 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,708 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,311 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,648 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 34,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 34,041 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 33,001 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,142 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 32,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,990 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 30,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres down to 2mm recomend new tyres x2

Fail 21 Aug 2009 29,628 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,628 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,180 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,241 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 26,235 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,370 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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N55 ELM is a 1996 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 31,029 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 N55 ELM, 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 30 years old, this Ferrari F355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N55 ELM registered?

N55 ELM is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N55 ELM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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