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R972 FFA

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,251 mi
Last recorded34,251 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 FFA
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 34,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2026 34,230 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 33,580 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 32,798 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 31,088 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 30,413 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 30,406 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 29,515 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 29,068 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 26,597 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 26,345 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,155 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 26,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 25,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 25,097 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 23,908 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 23,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,357 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,063 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,878 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 20 Aug 2007 18,931 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,215 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,953 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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R972 FFA is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R972 FFA, 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 R972 FFA registered?

R972 FFA is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R972 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R972 FFA shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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