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5 DDD

1998 Ferrari 355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

20,994 mi
Last recorded20,994 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 35524,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 DDD
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 20,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 20,181 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 19,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 18,321 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 18,025 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 17,918 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 17,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 17,453 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 17,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 17,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,632 miles

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

front tyres cracking around tread

Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,051 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 15,433 miles

both front tyres age cracking/splitting

Pass 23 May 2012 14,286 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,117 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 12,366 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,638 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 10,455 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 10,420 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,248 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 355?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
358
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 31
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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5 DDD is a 1998 Ferrari 355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.4% with a typical mileage of 24,856 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 355 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 DDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 355 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ferrari 355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5 DDD registered?

5 DDD is a 1998 Ferrari 355, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is 5 DDD safe to buy?

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