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S954 ERC

1998 Ferrari 355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,087 mi
Last recorded34,087 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 35524,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 ERC
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 34,087 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 31,687 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 31,599 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 31,517 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 31,441 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 31,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 30,847 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 30,836 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,728 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside head light lens damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2019 29,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside head light lens damaged

parking brake light staying on

Pass 3 May 2018 28,719 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,636 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,519 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,299 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,699 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,710 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,384 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,676 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,990 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,912 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,112 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,762 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 18,091 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 18,036 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ferrari 355?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
358
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 31
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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S954 ERC is a 1998 Ferrari 355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.4% with a typical mileage of 24,856 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 355 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S954 ERC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 355 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ferrari 355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S954 ERC?

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What year was S954 ERC registered?

S954 ERC is a 1998 Ferrari 355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S954 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S954 ERC shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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