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R985 OUS

1998 Ferrari F355

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,995 mi
Last recorded37,995 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 OUS
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 37,995 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 35,050 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 33,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 33,805 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 33,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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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R985 OUS is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 25,571 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 R985 OUS, 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 28 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 R985 OUS registered?

R985 OUS is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R985 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R985 OUS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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