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YEL 35S

1996 Ferrari F355

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,238 mi
Last recorded34,238 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 35S
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 34,238 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 30,437 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 26,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 21,924 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 17,358 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 15,882 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 15,118 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 15,113 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 14,510 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 13,802 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 11,825 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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YEL 35S is a 1996 Ferrari F355 in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 31,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEL 35S, 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 30 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 YEL 35S?

You can check the full history of YEL 35S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YEL 35S registered?

YEL 35S is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is YEL 35S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 35S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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