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R1 ESL

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,942 mi
Last recorded20,942 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 ESL
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 20,942 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 20,885 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 20,869 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,778 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,579 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 18,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,408 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 18,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 17,310 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 17,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,187 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 15,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

FRONT DISCS,REAR DISCS,FRONT BRAKE DUCTING,FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRORING,REAR TYRES WORN.

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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R1 ESL is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R1 ESL, 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 R1 ESL registered?

R1 ESL is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R1 ESL safe to buy?

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