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SPY 355B

1997 Ferrari F355

Blue Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,072 mi
Last recorded104,072 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPY 355B
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 104,072 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 103,767 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 63,927 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 102,260 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 101,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 100,179 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,657 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 98,386 miles

plastic trays fitted covering underside and components

Fail 5 Dec 2018 98,369 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

plastic trays fitted covering underside and components

undertrays insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,987 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 97,987 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2017 97,464 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,016 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 94,595 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 87,125 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 86,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 76,287 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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SPY 355B is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Blue with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 31,311 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 SPY 355B, 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 29 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 SPY 355B registered?

SPY 355B is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SPY 355B safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPY 355B shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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