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M1 KGY

1996 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,922 mi
Last recorded45,922 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 KGY
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 45,922 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 45,494 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 45,138 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 44,454 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 44,130 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 44,035 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,857 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 43,647 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,457 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,135 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,756 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,414 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,172 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,648 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 41,648 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 May 2011 40,463 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 40,083 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 40,083 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,799 miles

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS RAIL BEHIND UNDERTRAY

Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,702 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,673 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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M1 KGY is a 1996 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M1 KGY, 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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What year was M1 KGY registered?

M1 KGY is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is M1 KGY safe to buy?

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