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OIL 5848

1996 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,475 mi
Last recorded26,475 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 5848
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 26,475 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 26,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 26,430 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both steering gaiters are perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2023 26,390 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 26,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 25,910 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 25,873 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 25,461 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 24,968 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering column joining to steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 24,360 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 23,714 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,857 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 22,850 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 17,192 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,760 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,256 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,911 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 10,505 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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OIL 5848 is a 1996 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OIL 5848, 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 OIL 5848 registered?

OIL 5848 is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 9 July 1996.

Is OIL 5848 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 5848 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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