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R997 AAN

1997 Ferrari F355

Yellow Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,649 mi
Last recorded61,649 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 AAN
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 61,649 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 59,652 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 59,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 58,329 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,659 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,779 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 56,022 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion set into floor both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays damaged but not likely to fall off

Pass 23 May 2018 55,890 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 54,804 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front/rear (3.6.B.4e)

engine/under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 54,796 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive both banks (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front/rear (3.6.B.4e)

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 52,217 miles

alternator securing bolt loose

Fail 6 May 2016 52,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

alternator securing bolt loose

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2015 50,048 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 50,048 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 48,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 47,795 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 46,620 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 46,069 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 43,899 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2006 43,390 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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R997 AAN is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Yellow with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R997 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.

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What year was R997 AAN registered?

R997 AAN is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R997 AAN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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