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GTS 355X

1997 Ferrari 355

Blue Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,279 mi
Last recorded50,279 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 35530,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTS 355X
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 50,279 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 49,756 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 49,351 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 49,073 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 48,771 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,678 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,540 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,498 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 46,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,870 miles

Nearside headlight pod stays up

Slight play in offside inner steering rack ball joint

Unable to see various components due to full undertays

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,520 miles

Slight play in both end of steering rack ball joints

Two stone chips in zone A less than 10mm

Unable to see various underbody components due to full undertrays

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,248 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,783 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,207 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 36,420 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 36,305 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 34,924 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 34,919 miles

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

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,873 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,455 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,763 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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GTS 355X is a 1997 Ferrari 355 in Blue with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 GTS 355X, 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 GTS 355X registered?

GTS 355X is a 1997 Ferrari 355, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is GTS 355X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTS 355X shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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