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R874 JBA

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,756 mi
Last recorded71,756 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 JBA
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 65,910 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 65,593 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,898 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 63,213 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 63,213 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 61,667 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 61,116 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,174 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 60,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R874 JBA is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R874 JBA, 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 R874 JBA registered?

R874 JBA is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R874 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 JBA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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