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JS 355

1996 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,951 mi
Last recorded45,951 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS 355
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 45,951 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 45,907 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))

mileage entered incorrectly on 2024 MOT correct mileage as at 04/06/24 was 45774

Pass 4 Jun 2024 48,774 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 45,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking and dated 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking and dated 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 45,605 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 45,605 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 45,389 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 43,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,622 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 43,622 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 43,467 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,160 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 43,039 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 42,392 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 42,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 38,321 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,093 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,027 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,658 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 33,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 32,421 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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JS 355 is a 1996 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JS 355, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JS 355?

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What year was JS 355 registered?

JS 355 is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is JS 355 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS 355 shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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