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R908 SBL

1998 Ferrari F355

Black Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,947 mi
Last recorded59,947 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 SBL
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 59,947 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 58,146 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 58,136 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 57,801 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 5,080 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 4,174 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 121,891 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 121,296 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 114,998 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 110,370 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,327 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 12 Feb 2014 68,521 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,507 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R908 SBL is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Black with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R908 SBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R908 SBL registered?

R908 SBL is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R908 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R908 SBL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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