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P15 XOF

1997 Ferrari 355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,474 mi
Last recorded52,474 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 35530,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 XOF
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 52,474 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 52,449 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,530 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 50,842 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,840 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,998 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 46,993 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2008 46,988 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear number plate lights dim

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,488 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,634 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 42,634 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

How Reliable is the Ferrari 355?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
358
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 31
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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P15 XOF is a 1997 Ferrari 355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 30,323 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 355 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P15 XOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 355 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ferrari 355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P15 XOF?

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What year was P15 XOF registered?

P15 XOF is a 1997 Ferrari 355, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P15 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P15 XOF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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