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8 FER

1996 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,488 mi
Last recorded24,488 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 FER
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 24,488 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 24,237 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 23,845 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 23,168 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 23,162 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 23,150 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 22,923 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 22,747 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 22,747 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,546 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 21,848 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 21,208 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 20,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,132 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,531 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,309 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,830 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,163 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 17,098 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 16,769 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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8 FER is a 1996 Ferrari F355 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 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 8 FER, 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 8 FER?

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What year was 8 FER registered?

8 FER is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 8 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 FER shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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