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R614 PDV

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,371 mi
Last recorded53,371 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 PDV
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 53,371 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 53,358 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 53,319 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 53,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 52,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,628 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,742 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,038 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,619 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,903 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,915 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 46,602 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 46,595 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 46,247 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 46,228 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 46,200 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate of sticker type.

suspension warning light on.

wipers poor

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,909 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 45,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,509 miles

Handbrake efficiency low, just reaching minimum spec and slow to release

Fail 4 Mar 2010 43,509 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,926 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,639 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 34,453 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2007 34,449 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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R614 PDV is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 R614 PDV, 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 R614 PDV registered?

R614 PDV is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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