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H17 HFU

1996 Ferrari 355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,417 mi
Last recorded53,417 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Ferrari 35534,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 HFU
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 53,417 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 53,346 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,290 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,019 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,773 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 52,546 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,496 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,383 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,346 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,409 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,643 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,833 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,005 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,528 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,529 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,167 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 34,124 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 34,011 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 27,613 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 27,502 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)

both rear tyres low on inner edges

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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H17 HFU is a 1996 Ferrari 355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 H17 HFU, 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

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What year was H17 HFU registered?

H17 HFU is a 1996 Ferrari 355, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is H17 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 HFU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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