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R130 ABK

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,889 mi
Last recorded78,889 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 ABK
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 78,889 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 78,888 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 78,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,849 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 78,760 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,166 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,386 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 74,772 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 73,915 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 73,457 miles

front tyre walls beginning to perrish

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,685 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 71,215 miles

Oil leak

corrosion appearing both sides rear engine cradle

n/side front hub assembly is deteriorated( ali. corrosion)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,681 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 67,219 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 65,051 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,883 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 54,783 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 54,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R130 ABK is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R130 ABK, 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.

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What year was R130 ABK registered?

R130 ABK is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R130 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R130 ABK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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