CarVerify

Free Car Check

S135 KJB

1998 Ferrari F355

Yellow Petrol 3496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,465 mi
Last recorded17,465 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 KJB
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 17,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 17,381 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 17,339 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 17,309 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 17,298 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 17,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 17,242 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 17,239 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 16,921 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 16,896 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 16,896 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective vacuum pipe to air injection pipe vacuum control unit leaking refix (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 16,867 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 15,980 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 15,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,892 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,807 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,665 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,601 miles

oil cooler leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2007 13,137 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
Full Ferrari F355 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S135 KJB is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Yellow with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S135 KJB, 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

How do I check the history of S135 KJB?

You can check the full history of S135 KJB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S135 KJB registered?

S135 KJB is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S135 KJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S135 KJB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S135 KJB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S135 KJB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.