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B34 STS

1996 Ferrari 355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,957 mi
Last recorded46,957 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Ferrari 35534,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB34 STS
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 46,957 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 46,929 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 46,906 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 46,716 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,550 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 46,357 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 46,145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,376 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 44,613 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 May 2015 44,087 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,059 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 41,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 39,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 25 May 2012 39,184 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,424 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 37,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,738 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 36,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,295 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 36,295 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 36,249 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake warning light on in dash

Pass 22 May 2007 35,519 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,436 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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B34 STS is a 1996 Ferrari 355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Ferrari 355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 34,698 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 B34 STS, 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 30 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 B34 STS registered?

B34 STS is a 1996 Ferrari 355, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B34 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B34 STS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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