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R527 HMV

1997 Ferrari F355

Yellow Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,816 mi
Last recorded21,816 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 HMV
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 21,816 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 21,802 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge and sidewall starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2023 21,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 21,679 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 21,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,446 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 21,312 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 20,865 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 20,653 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 20,440 miles

Headlights appear a little dim

Nearside handbrake effort a little low

Pass 8 May 2012 20,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 18,797 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 18,524 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 18,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 17,618 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2006 16,820 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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R527 HMV is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Yellow with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R527 HMV, 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 R527 HMV registered?

R527 HMV is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R527 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 HMV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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