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R500 RWS

1998 Ferrari F355

Black Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,696 mi
Last recorded34,696 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 RWS
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 34,696 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 34,613 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 34,526 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 34,409 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 34,409 miles

Central Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Possible CAT failure. (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,168 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 34,168 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,003 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,745 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,488 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 33,470 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,667 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 32,667 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,570 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,185 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,987 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 20,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 18,176 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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R500 RWS is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Black with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R500 RWS, 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 R500 RWS registered?

R500 RWS is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R500 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 RWS shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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