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355 XAG

1996 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,083 mi
Last recorded20,083 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration355 XAG
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 20,083 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 19,925 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 19,920 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 19,849 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 19,289 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 19,104 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 18,050 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 17,910 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,667 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 17,486 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 16,951 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 16,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,347 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,176 miles

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

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2010 14,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 11,612 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 10,555 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 10,545 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 9,597 miles

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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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355 XAG is a 1996 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 355 XAG, 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 355 XAG?

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What year was 355 XAG registered?

355 XAG is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is 355 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 355 XAG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 355 XAG have outstanding finance?

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