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N851 HTR

1996 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,655 mi
Last recorded42,655 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 HTR
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 42,655 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 41,717 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 41,713 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 41,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 41,389 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,353 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 37,482 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 36,995 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 35,284 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 34,552 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 33,937 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 33,622 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,609 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,106 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,762 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 27,492 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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N851 HTR is a 1996 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N851 HTR, 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

How do I check the history of N851 HTR?

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What year was N851 HTR registered?

N851 HTR is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N851 HTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N851 HTR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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