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MKZ 181

1996 Ferrari F355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,863 mi
Last recorded37,863 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Ferrari F35531,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 181
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 37,863 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 37,226 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 36,089 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 34,998 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 34,197 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 32,700 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,283 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,015 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 31,883 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 31,796 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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,696 miles

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)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,509 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,199 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,820 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 29,385 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 29,376 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 16,647 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 16,647 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,588 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 15,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,414 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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MKZ 181 is a 1996 Ferrari F355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MKZ 181, 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 MKZ 181?

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What year was MKZ 181 registered?

MKZ 181 is a 1996 Ferrari F355, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is MKZ 181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKZ 181 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MKZ 181 have outstanding finance?

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