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R55 GTO

1998 Ferrari 355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,084 mi
Last recorded12,084 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 35524,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 GTO
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 12,084 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 11,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 10,584 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 8,100 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 8,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ferrari 355?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
358
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 31
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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R55 GTO is a 1998 Ferrari 355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.4% with a typical mileage of 24,856 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 355 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R55 GTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 355 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ferrari 355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R55 GTO?

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What year was R55 GTO registered?

R55 GTO is a 1998 Ferrari 355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R55 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 GTO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R55 GTO have outstanding finance?

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