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R387 MLJ

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,882 mi
Last recorded12,882 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
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

RegistrationR387 MLJ
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 12,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 12,870 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate stuck on with cellotape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 12,505 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 12,036 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 11,575 miles

slight leak from engine area

Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,920 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,680 miles

park brake slow to reless

Pass 17 Aug 2005 9,885 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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R387 MLJ is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R387 MLJ, 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 R387 MLJ registered?

R387 MLJ is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R387 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 MLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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