CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJI 553

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,857 mi
Last recorded22,857 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 553
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 22,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 22,789 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 22,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive exhaust emissions CO content and Lambda values out of acceptable range (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue around gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 22,508 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 22,240 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 21,607 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 21,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 20,856 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 20,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 19,761 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 19,211 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,451 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 18,006 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 18,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 17,553 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,518 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 16,518 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front 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 registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 15,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,985 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,850 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,928 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2006 8,517 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
Full Ferrari F355 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJI 553 is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PJI 553, 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

How do I check the history of PJI 553?

You can check the full history of PJI 553 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJI 553 registered?

PJI 553 is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is PJI 553 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJI 553 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.

Does PJI 553 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJI 553. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.