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RAV 160R

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,956 mi
Last recorded46,956 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAV 160R
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 46,956 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 46,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 46,513 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 45,791 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,067 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of components.

Pass 17 May 2019 44,858 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 44,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,206 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 44,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1x nearside rear exhaust clamp fractured

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

nearside head lamp glass cracked

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items from inspection

Fail 13 Jun 2016 43,900 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items from inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,981 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 40,687 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 40,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 40,527 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 40,409 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 40,409 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,999 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 37,640 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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RAV 160R is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RAV 160R, 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 RAV 160R registered?

RAV 160R is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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