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P44 SPY

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

34,931 mi
Last recorded34,931 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 SPY
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 34,931 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 34,443 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 33,369 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 33,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 32,818 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 32,320 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 31,736 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 30,842 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 30,824 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,217 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,638 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 28,126 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 26,122 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,301 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 24,236 miles

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

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,425 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 1 Nov 2010 18,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 18,369 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,550 miles

N?S?R tyre inner wall damaged but not down to cords

Pass 6 May 2008 15,721 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 15,721 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2007 13,938 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 10,119 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 9,982 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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P44 SPY is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 P44 SPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P44 SPY registered?

P44 SPY is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is P44 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P44 SPY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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