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N396 THO

1996 Ferrari 355

Yellow Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

254,227 mi
Last recorded254,227 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Ferrari 35534,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 THO
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 254,227 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 171,387 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ferrari 355?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
358
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 31
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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N396 THO is a 1996 Ferrari 355 in Yellow with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ferrari 355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 34,698 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 355 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N396 THO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 355 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ferrari 355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N396 THO registered?

N396 THO is a 1996 Ferrari 355, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N396 THO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N396 THO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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