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C5 YFA

1997 Ferrari 355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209,966 mi
Last recorded209,966 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 35530,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 YFA
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2024 209,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 208,175 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 207,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 206,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 204,936 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 203,689 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 202,925 miles

Wiper operation erratic

Pass 26 Feb 2016 201,707 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 201,243 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 200,390 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 199,435 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 197,450 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 176,034 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 160,870 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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C5 YFA is a 1997 Ferrari 355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 30,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C5 YFA, 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 29 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 C5 YFA registered?

C5 YFA is a 1997 Ferrari 355, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C5 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 YFA shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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