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1998 Ferrari F355

Blue Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,600 mi
Last recorded41,600 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 USD
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 41,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and has cracking on outer tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 41,395 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 41,390 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 40,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm. and has surface cracking through tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 40,705 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 40,705 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 40,259 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 39,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 36,751 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,476 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 35,990 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,664 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,048 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,273 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,558 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,175 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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R1 USD is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Blue with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R1 USD, 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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R1 USD is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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