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P196 OMJ

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,850 mi
Last recorded50,850 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 OMJ
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,850 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,833 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,834 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 47,252 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2010 47,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2009 46,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,269 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,534 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,990 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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P196 OMJ is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 25,571 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 P196 OMJ, 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 28 years old, this Ferrari F355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P196 OMJ registered?

P196 OMJ is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 15 February 1998.

Is P196 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 OMJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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