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R999 ORR

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,031 mi
Last recorded54,031 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 ORR
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 54,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 53,026 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 52,957 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing not fitted (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 51,511 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,505 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,190 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 45,832 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 43,927 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,418 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,152 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 40,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,319 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,052 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

full underbody shield fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

underbody shield insecure on nearside

Pass 25 Jan 2007 27,112 miles

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

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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R999 ORR is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R999 ORR, 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 R999 ORR registered?

R999 ORR is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R999 ORR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 ORR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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