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R938 MMO

1997 Ferrari 355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,745 mi
Last recorded35,745 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 35530,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 MMO
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 35,745 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 35,634 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,631 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 35,631 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 35,510 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 35,494 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,201 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

engine and under body covers

Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,946 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge..

Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,572 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge..

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,660 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 33,658 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 33,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2011 32,940 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 32,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 32,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 30,368 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 28,507 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,144 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 355?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
358
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 31
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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R938 MMO is a 1997 Ferrari 355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 30,323 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 355 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R938 MMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 355 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ferrari 355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R938 MMO registered?

R938 MMO is a 1997 Ferrari 355, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R938 MMO safe to buy?

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