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RAY 355R

1997 Ferrari F355

Yellow Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,697 mi
Last recorded88,697 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 355R
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 88,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 88,125 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,148 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 85,743 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,458 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,060 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 81,967 miles

parking brake only just met the required effort

Fail 15 Nov 2019 81,958 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake only just met the required effort

Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bold inner edge. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. bold inner edge. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres perishing and 14 years. (strong advise)

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,108 miles

rear axle tyre tread approaching limit ( inner shoulders)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 80,052 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour and o/s front faded white (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle tread app limit feathering on inner tread

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,106 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,514 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 77,518 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)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 77,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,108 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,165 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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RAY 355R is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Yellow with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RAY 355R, 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

How do I check the history of RAY 355R?

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What year was RAY 355R registered?

RAY 355R is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is RAY 355R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAY 355R shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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