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R929 MMO

1997 Ferrari F355

Blue Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,846 mi
Last recorded54,846 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 MMO
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,846 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 54,559 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,358 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 53,356 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,158 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 53,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,338 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,695 miles

Bonnet and boot lid struts weak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,573 miles

Bonnet and boot lids not staying up. Gas struts weak.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,509 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Right hand rear undertray insecure.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,855 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,189 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 48,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,682 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 46,554 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 46,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 May 2009 44,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 44,551 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 42,247 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 40,554 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,787 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 37,787 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R929 MMO is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Blue with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R929 MMO, 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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R929 MMO is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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