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A5 GDG

1998 Ferrari 355

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,603 mi
Last recorded34,603 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 35524,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GDG
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 34,603 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 34,507 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 34,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 34,280 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 33,604 miles

plastic trays fitted covering underside and components

rear tyres wearing on edges offside and nearside

Pass 23 Nov 2016 32,804 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades slight smearing

Fail 23 Nov 2016 32,804 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,417 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 31,769 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 31,553 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,907 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,873 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,653 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,585 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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A5 GDG is a 1998 Ferrari 355 in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A5 GDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 GDG registered?

A5 GDG is a 1998 Ferrari 355, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is A5 GDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GDG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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