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S231 ARC

1998 Ferrari F355

Blue Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

19,302 mi
Last recorded19,302 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 ARC
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 19,302 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 19,187 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 19,158 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 19,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 19,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 19,135 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 19,122 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 19,108 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 19,092 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 19,080 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 19,048 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 19,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 19,014 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 19,007 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,881 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,785 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,632 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,566 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,445 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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S231 ARC is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Blue with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S231 ARC, 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 S231 ARC?

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What year was S231 ARC registered?

S231 ARC is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S231 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S231 ARC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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