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S297 KVV

1999 Ferrari F355

Yellow Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,972 mi
Last recorded36,972 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Ferrari F35525,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 KVV
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 36,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 35,905 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,606 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,490 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 31,856 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 31,594 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 31,566 miles

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

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Pass 11 Jul 2015 31,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,124 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 30,734 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 30,167 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,043 miles

cut in wall on o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2009 28,437 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 28,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

air bag lamp illuminated

n/s/r inner cv boot split

o/s/r inner cv boot split

o/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,303 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,698 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 22,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 22,299 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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S297 KVV is a 1999 Ferrari F355 in Yellow with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S297 KVV, 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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S297 KVV is a 1999 Ferrari F355, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S297 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S297 KVV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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