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P843 UGC

1997 Ferrari F355

Black Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,523 mi
Last recorded48,523 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 UGC
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 48,523 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 48,409 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 48,032 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 48,027 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 47,696 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 43,265 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 43,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,845 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 44,427 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner slight play in steering inner arm joint (rack side)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,393 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 43,128 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,560 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,819 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 41,772 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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P843 UGC is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Black with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 31,311 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 P843 UGC, 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 29 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 P843 UGC registered?

P843 UGC is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P843 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P843 UGC shows 14 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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