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VIB 355

1998 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,047 mi
Last recorded68,047 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 355
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 68,047 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 66,795 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 65,511 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 63,178 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 63,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,483 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 59,824 miles

parking brake effort just pass 18%

vehicle restricted view

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,437 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,955 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,565 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 50,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

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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VIB 355 is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VIB 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

How do I check the history of VIB 355?

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What year was VIB 355 registered?

VIB 355 is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is VIB 355 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIB 355 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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