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R383 RFJ

1998 Ferrari F355

Black Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,730 mi
Last recorded30,730 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 RFJ
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 30,730 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 30,238 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 30,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both side front disc went pipes damaged

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,940 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 29,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 28,220 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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R383 RFJ is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Black with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R383 RFJ, 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 R383 RFJ registered?

R383 RFJ is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R383 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 RFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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