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UCZ 355

1998 Ferrari F355

Black Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

57,533 mi
Last recorded57,533 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 355
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 57,533 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 53,282 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 53,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 49,519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,905 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 48,905 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 45,696 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 45,695 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 44,258 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 42,003 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,248 miles

Both rear tyres perishing at inner sidewalls

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 41,078 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 41,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,920 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,393 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 40,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint retaining bolts loose (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 39,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,749 miles

front coil springs rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,501 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 35,490 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2012 35,481 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 33,162 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,373 miles

underside covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,543 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 31,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,488 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 26,056 miles

under-side of vehicle is completly covered by an plastic moulded panal unable to jack up to test steering and suspension. †

Pass 9 Dec 2005 23,489 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 203,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

REAR DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES,REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD,FRONT BRAKE DUCTING BRAKING UP....

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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UCZ 355 is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Black with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UCZ 355, 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 UCZ 355 registered?

UCZ 355 is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is UCZ 355 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCZ 355 shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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