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L444 BEN

1996 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,900 mi
Last recorded48,900 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 BEN
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 48,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 48,837 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 48,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 48,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 48,635 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 48,220 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,101 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,110 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 41,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,725 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,480 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 38,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,864 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,828 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 32,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

1,BODYWORK U/SIDE FLOOR PANS DAMED AND INSECURE † † † , FRONT AND REAR PANELING LOOSE AND INSECURE.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 32,778 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)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 29,502 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 29,363 miles

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

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

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

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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L444 BEN is a 1996 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L444 BEN, 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

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L444 BEN is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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