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RED 1E

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

23,692 mi
Last recorded23,692 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRED 1E
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 23,692 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Inner tail pipe to catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Inner tail pipe to catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 23,689 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Inner tail pipe to catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Inner tail pipe to catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 23,620 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 23,448 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 23,316 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 23,132 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 23,054 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 22,514 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 22,314 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 22,311 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 22,162 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 22,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 22,101 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 21,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 21,570 miles

both steering rack gaiters leaking slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,346 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,306 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 21,101 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 20,596 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,894 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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 13,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2006
Fail 3 May 2006 12,435 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)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RED 1E is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 25,571 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 RED 1E, 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 28 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 RED 1E registered?

RED 1E is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is RED 1E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RED 1E shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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