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S98 RVX

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,852 mi
Last recorded49,852 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 RVX
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 49,852 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 49,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 49,850 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 48,648 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 47,663 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,527 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 47,526 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,545 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 46,544 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,013 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,832 miles

n/s front tyre app limit

o/s front tyre on limit for wear

Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,174 miles

front axle tread app limit

Pass 24 May 2013 38,957 miles

n/s front tread getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,178 miles

tyres generally getting low 3.5mm

Pass 3 May 2011 33,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2010 31,034 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 31,034 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,203 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,350 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 19,346 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 16,181 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,280 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 15,264 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 15,242 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S98 RVX is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S98 RVX, 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 S98 RVX registered?

S98 RVX is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S98 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 RVX shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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