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R174 EJA

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,036 mi
Last recorded28,036 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 EJA
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 28,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 27,919 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 27,900 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 27,796 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 27,765 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 27,688 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 27,590 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,442 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,875 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,818 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,780 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 26,780 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel flap release not working from inside. Used manual release to acess fuel cap.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,449 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,297 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,227 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,196 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 24,892 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 24,892 miles

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

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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R174 EJA is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R174 EJA, 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 R174 EJA registered?

R174 EJA is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R174 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 EJA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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