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R47 GJW

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,679 mi
Last recorded28,679 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 GJW
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 28,679 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 28,453 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 May 2025 28,453 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 27,680 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 27,092 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 26,263 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 25,610 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,763 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 24,480 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 24,343 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 24,315 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)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight play o.s.f steering system

Pass 8 Oct 2016 24,117 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 23,976 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 23,058 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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R47 GJW is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R47 GJW, 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 R47 GJW registered?

R47 GJW is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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