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F355 GDV

1996 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,777 mi
Last recorded47,777 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 GDV
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 47,777 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 47,482 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 47,460 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,458 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 47,297 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,240 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 46,583 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,203 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 46,197 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,086 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 46,086 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,701 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,976 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 43,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 43,145 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 43,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,440 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,819 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,281 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,645 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 32,292 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 32,292 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,913 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,621 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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F355 GDV is a 1996 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F355 GDV, 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

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What year was F355 GDV registered?

F355 GDV is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is F355 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F355 GDV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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