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P143 RBK

1996 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,616 mi
Last recorded53,616 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 RBK
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 53,616 miles

Rear Hand brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,609 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 52,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside manifold flange has a small crack

Pass 22 Nov 2018 52,510 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 51,979 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,439 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,174 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 51,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing from inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing from inner edge

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,028 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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 49,935 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 44,471 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,109 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,912 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 37,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,868 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 34,724 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,194 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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P143 RBK 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 64.7%.

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 P143 RBK, 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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P143 RBK is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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