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N797 JEV

1996 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,170 mi
Last recorded40,170 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 JEV
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 40,170 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 39,538 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 39,124 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 38,724 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 38,261 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 37,188 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,440 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 35,210 miles

front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,130 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,020 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,820 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 33,751 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2005 20,404 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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N797 JEV is a 1996 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N797 JEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N797 JEV registered?

N797 JEV is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N797 JEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N797 JEV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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