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P898 DPD

1997 Ferrari F355

Blue Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,202 mi
Last recorded53,202 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 DPD
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 53,202 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,055 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 51,324 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,914 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2022 49,285 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 48,824 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,476 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 48,470 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 46,944 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,116 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 44,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,644 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,774 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 42,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,173 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,535 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,553 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,522 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,195 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 39,193 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,634 miles

Washers weak in operation

Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P898 DPD is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Blue with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P898 DPD, 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 P898 DPD registered?

P898 DPD is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P898 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P898 DPD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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