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ORW 7N

1996 Ferrari 355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,319 mi
Last recorded26,319 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ferrari 35534,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORW 7N
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 26,319 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 26,150 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 25,984 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 25,870 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 25,699 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 25,689 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,575 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 25,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 24,850 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 24,844 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 24,843 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside sticker on the headlamp. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front smearing but still clears the screen

reverse light int N/W

Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,835 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 24,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

handbrake warning on dash int n/w

car close to overheating during test

Pass 18 Oct 2014 23,615 miles

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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ORW 7N is a 1996 Ferrari 355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ORW 7N, 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

How do I check the history of ORW 7N?

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What year was ORW 7N registered?

ORW 7N is a 1996 Ferrari 355, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is ORW 7N safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORW 7N shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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