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R591 BEC

1997 Ferrari F355

Green Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,477 mi
Last recorded20,477 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 BEC
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 20,477 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 20,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 19,826 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 19,811 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 19,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 19,473 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 19,005 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 18,801 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 18,616 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 18,432 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 18,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,730 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 17,516 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,516 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,879 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,527 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,568 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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R591 BEC is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Green with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R591 BEC, 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 R591 BEC registered?

R591 BEC is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R591 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 BEC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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