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R655 KGG

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,462 mi
Last recorded9,462 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 KGG
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 9,462 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 9,440 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 9,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 9,386 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 9,364 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 9,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 9,331 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 9,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OSF Tyre perished.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 9,308 miles

Both front tyres have small cracks in inner tread

Pass 28 Aug 2015 9,070 miles

both front tyres are begining to perish

Pass 16 May 2014 8,596 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 8,356 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 8,072 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,922 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 7,671 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 7,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R655 KGG is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R655 KGG, 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.

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What year was R655 KGG registered?

R655 KGG is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R655 KGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 KGG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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