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R355 GTS

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,232 mi
Last recorded27,232 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 GTS
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 27,232 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 26,952 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 26,429 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 26,378 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 26,208 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 26,042 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 25,750 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,387 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 25,387 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 24,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,913 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,673 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,906 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,141 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,088 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 19,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,915 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,070 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,879 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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R355 GTS is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R355 GTS, 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 R355 GTS registered?

R355 GTS is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R355 GTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 GTS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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