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S459 TCV

1999 Ferrari 355

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,803 mi
Last recorded22,803 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Ferrari 35520,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 TCV
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 22,803 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 20,698 miles

Central Front Under tray fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 20,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S459 TCV is a 1999 Ferrari 355 in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Ferrari 355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 20,257 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 S459 TCV, 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 27 years old, this Ferrari 355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S459 TCV registered?

S459 TCV is a 1999 Ferrari 355, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S459 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S459 TCV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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