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R502 BVV

1997 Ferrari F355

Yellow Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,986 mi
Last recorded47,986 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 BVV
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 47,986 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 46,735 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 46,612 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 46,194 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 45,453 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,231 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,790 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,797 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,456 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,061 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,940 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 33,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2011 33,081 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 29,480 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,227 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,851 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,028 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,621 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,618 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 26,615 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,850 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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R502 BVV is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Yellow with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 R502 BVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R502 BVV registered?

R502 BVV is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R502 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 BVV 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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