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R6 APA

1997 Ferrari F355

Silver Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,038 mi
Last recorded46,038 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 APA
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 46,038 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 46,016 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 46,001 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 46,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 45,985 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 45,939 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 45,848 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,371 miles

rear tyres getting close limit

Fail 18 Apr 2016 45,378 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)

rear tyres getting close limit

Pass 6 Dec 2014 44,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,944 miles

Air bag light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 43,500 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 43,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,821 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 42,792 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,390 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,253 miles

Oil leak

customer changed number plates before test

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,374 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,209 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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R6 APA is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Silver with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R6 APA, 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 R6 APA registered?

R6 APA is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R6 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 APA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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