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R623 STA

1998 Ferrari 355

Yellow Petrol 3550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,312 mi
Last recorded25,312 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 35524,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 STA
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,550cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 25,312 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 24,872 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 24,716 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 24,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 24,678 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned o/s headlamp not raising up when headlamps operated (4.1.4 (a))

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 26 Feb 2021 24,264 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 23,619 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 23,200 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 21,874 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,620 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 20,615 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 20,164 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 19,608 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,300 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 17,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 16,405 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 16,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 14,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,209 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,782 miles

1. both front wiper blades poor † †2. coolant dripping from overflow-pipe

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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R623 STA is a 1998 Ferrari 355 in Yellow with a 3,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R623 STA, 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

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What year was R623 STA registered?

R623 STA is a 1998 Ferrari 355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R623 STA safe to buy?

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Does R623 STA have outstanding finance?

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