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F355 MGE

1996 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,899 mi
Last recorded46,899 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 46,899 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 46,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,310 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 46,148 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 45,813 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,366 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,216 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 45,206 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 44,966 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 44,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,598 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,270 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 44,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 43,999 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,717 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,877 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,949 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,289 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,389 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 28,231 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 28,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 26,273 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 MGE 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 83.3%.

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 MGE, 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.

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What year was F355 MGE registered?

F355 MGE is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is F355 MGE safe to buy?

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