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R94 XRA

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,625 mi
Last recorded45,625 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 XRA
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 45,625 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,499 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 45,377 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,158 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,077 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 45,005 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 44,746 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 44,744 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 43,891 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,674 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,480 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 5 Dec 2011 39,385 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,547 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

rear subframe corrosion in places

slight misfire on idle, borderline pass on emissions.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,101 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,686 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,549 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 27,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT WASHER JET BLOCKED,EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN,OIL LEAKS,ENGINE NOISE,FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSES CHAFFING SLIGHTLY

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,100 miles

EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN,FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING,NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING,HANDBRAKE FEEL,NEARSIDE REAR FLEXIHOSE POSSIBLY STARTING TO BLEB?

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,886 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 25,926 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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R94 XRA is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R94 XRA, 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 R94 XRA registered?

R94 XRA is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R94 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 XRA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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