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R558 CCY

1998 Ferrari F355

Black Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,122 mi
Last recorded47,122 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 CCY
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 47,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 46,823 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 45,399 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 45,399 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,091 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,317 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 44,317 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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R558 CCY is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Black with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R558 CCY, 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 R558 CCY registered?

R558 CCY is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R558 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 CCY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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