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WCZ 2031

1997 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,100 mi
Last recorded47,100 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Ferrari F35531,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCZ 2031
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,100 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 45,789 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 45,262 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,970 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 44,232 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 43,413 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 43,131 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 43,021 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,931 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,683 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 42,629 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2013 42,518 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,951 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit advise replacment

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 40,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,203 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 39,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,918 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,638 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 38,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 37,255 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,594 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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WCZ 2031 is a 1997 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCZ 2031, 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 WCZ 2031 registered?

WCZ 2031 is a 1997 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is WCZ 2031 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCZ 2031 shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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