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R879 GBR

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

55,220 mi
Last recorded55,220 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 GBR
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 55,220 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 54,273 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 53,078 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,957 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 50,813 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 50,046 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 50,041 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 50,037 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,026 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 50,026 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,023 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 49,781 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,452 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,695 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,528 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,515 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,894 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,731 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,370 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 29,518 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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R879 GBR is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R879 GBR, 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 R879 GBR registered?

R879 GBR is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R879 GBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 GBR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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