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S163 BDP

1999 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,796 mi
Last recorded41,796 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ferrari F35525,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 BDP
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 41,796 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 41,262 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 41,262 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 41,262 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 39,900 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 39,838 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 39,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 38,769 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 38,521 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 38,515 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 37,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,605 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,118 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,632 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,147 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,960 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,714 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,905 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,586 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,461 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,723 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,010 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,420 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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S163 BDP is a 1999 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 1999 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 25,136 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 S163 BDP, 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 27 years old, this Ferrari F355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S163 BDP is a 1999 Ferrari F355, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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