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R986 AAN

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,597 mi
Last recorded33,597 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 AAN
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 33,597 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 33,425 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 32,986 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 30,056 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 30,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 29,850 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 29,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 29,842 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,869 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 23,441 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 23,441 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,422 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,404 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,383 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 1 Oct 2014 23,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,365 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,886 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,795 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 22,753 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 22,118 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,499 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 21,491 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,740 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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R986 AAN 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 83.3%.

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 R986 AAN, 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 R986 AAN registered?

R986 AAN is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R986 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R986 AAN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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