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J355 SPY

1996 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,711 mi
Last recorded19,711 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ355 SPY
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 19,711 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 19,576 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 19,548 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 19,494 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 19,386 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 19,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,969 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 18,888 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 18,852 miles

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 21 Oct 2009 18,288 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 18,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,849 miles

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 13 Sep 2007 16,781 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 16,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 14,626 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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J355 SPY is a 1996 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J355 SPY, 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 J355 SPY registered?

J355 SPY is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is J355 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J355 SPY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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