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S944 BDL

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,287 mi
Last recorded111,287 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS944 BDL
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 111,287 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,813 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 106,850 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 104,748 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 104,706 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested off side pop up light not coming up fully (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,373 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 97,405 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 97,405 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 92,042 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,992 miles

Engine covers and full under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,354 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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S944 BDL is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S944 BDL, 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

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What year was S944 BDL registered?

S944 BDL is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S944 BDL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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