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R716 SOY

1997 Ferrari F355

Yellow Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,430 mi
Last recorded28,430 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 SOY
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 28,430 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 28,014 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 27,490 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 26,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,386 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 26,165 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in nearside rear hub

Fail 9 Jun 2015 25,130 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in nearside rear hub bush

Pass 7 Jun 2014 24,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 24,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 24,494 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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 23,945 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 23,326 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,811 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 22,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Mar 2010 22,807 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,764 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,238 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,470 miles

1, rear tread close to limit.

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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R716 SOY is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Yellow with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R716 SOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R716 SOY registered?

R716 SOY is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R716 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 SOY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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