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R173 ABT

1998 Ferrari F355

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,310 mi
Last recorded43,310 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 ABT
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 43,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 43,116 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 43,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is worn close to the legal tread depth limit(2mm).

Pass 22 Apr 2020 42,921 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,635 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,876 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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R173 ABT is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R173 ABT, 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

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What year was R173 ABT registered?

R173 ABT is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R173 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 ABT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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