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P873 JMS

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,600 mi
Last recorded26,600 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 JMS
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,600 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 26,600 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 26,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 26,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,635 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,247 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 24,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 23,868 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 27 May 2011 22,914 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,695 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,310 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 17,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 5,047 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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P873 JMS is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P873 JMS, 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 P873 JMS registered?

P873 JMS is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P873 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P873 JMS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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