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S744 WMS

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,874 mi
Last recorded23,874 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 WMS
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 23,874 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 23,700 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering incorrect size (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 23,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 23,065 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 22,916 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Three wheel bolt seating rings cracked

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Four wheel bolt seating rings cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Two wheel bolt seating rings cracked

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 22,916 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Three wheel bolt seating rings cracked

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Four wheel bolt seating rings cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Two wheel bolt seating rings cracked

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 22,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 22,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bolt seating ring cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bolt seating ring cracked

Offside Front wheel bolt seating ring cracked

Fail 12 May 2018 22,405 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bolt seating ring cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bolt seating ring cracked

Offside Front wheel bolt seating ring cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2017 22,165 miles

Nearside Front Wheel inserts cracked (2/5)

Nearside Rear Wheel inserts cracked (2/5)

Offside Front Wheel inserts cracked (1/5)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,845 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 21,845 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 21,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,302 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 21,252 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,919 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,325 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 19,320 miles

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,255 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 18,882 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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S744 WMS is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S744 WMS, 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.

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S744 WMS is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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