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R130 CUA

1997 Ferrari F355

Yellow Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

28,988 mi
Last recorded28,988 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 CUA
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 28,988 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 28,958 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 28,342 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 28,026 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 27,796 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2018 27,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,276 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2017 27,276 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2016 27,075 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 26,921 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 25,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,662 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,300 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 25,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,204 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 25,194 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,172 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 18,997 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 29 Dec 2008 18,155 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 17,726 miles

advise rear tyres worn to their limit advise replacment!!!

Pass 24 Jan 2007 16,469 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 13,885 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)

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 CUA is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Yellow with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R130 CUA, 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.

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What year was R130 CUA registered?

R130 CUA is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R130 CUA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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