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F355 OYT

1996 Ferrari 355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,195 mi
Last recorded51,195 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Ferrari 35534,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 OYT
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 51,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 49,215 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 49,208 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 46,735 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 44,950 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 44,937 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2021 44,904 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 42,156 miles

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))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,129 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 42,126 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 42,117 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,078 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 42,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,861 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 41,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,502 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,113 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 35,184 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 35,167 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion to inner faces both front brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2005 34,728 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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F355 OYT is a 1996 Ferrari 355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F355 OYT, 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

How do I check the history of F355 OYT?

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What year was F355 OYT registered?

F355 OYT is a 1996 Ferrari 355, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is F355 OYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F355 OYT shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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