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R980 ADC

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,330 mi
Last recorded54,330 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 ADC
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 54,330 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,580 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,543 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 50,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,560 miles

r/n/s parking brake low

rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,540 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 43,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 37,597 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 37,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 29,167 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,388 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 25,388 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)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R980 ADC is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R980 ADC, 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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What year was R980 ADC registered?

R980 ADC is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R980 ADC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 ADC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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