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P55 GTB

1997 Ferrari 355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,204 mi
Last recorded41,204 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 35530,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 GTB
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 41,204 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 40,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,862 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,807 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,774 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,686 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,606 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 40,606 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,685 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)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2010 38,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,271 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)

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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P55 GTB is a 1997 Ferrari 355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 30,323 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 P55 GTB, 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 29 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 P55 GTB registered?

P55 GTB is a 1997 Ferrari 355, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P55 GTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 GTB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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