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S973 JJT

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,214 mi
Last recorded44,214 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 JJT
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 44,214 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 42,748 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 40,433 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 40,432 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 40,277 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,099 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 40,041 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,777 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,298 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 39,242 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,214 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 39,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 39,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 38,662 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,998 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 37,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,483 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,805 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,496 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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S973 JJT 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 85%.

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 S973 JJT, 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 S973 JJT registered?

S973 JJT is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S973 JJT safe to buy?

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