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N970 TPB

1996 Ferrari F355

Blue Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,732 mi
Last recorded43,732 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN970 TPB
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 43,732 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 43,469 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 43,171 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 43,125 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 43,036 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 42,840 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,755 miles

Offside Front floor corroded slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,442 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 42,374 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 May 2017 42,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,054 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 40,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,350 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,189 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,064 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 35,856 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,037 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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N970 TPB is a 1996 Ferrari F355 in Blue with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N970 TPB, 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 N970 TPB registered?

N970 TPB is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N970 TPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N970 TPB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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