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S517 JLO

1998 Ferrari F355

Yellow Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,032 mi
Last recorded27,032 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 JLO
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 27,032 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 27,021 miles

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)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,018 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 24,656 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,878 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,632 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,366 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 22,366 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,340 miles

n/s rear exaust clamp broken

Fail 8 Oct 2008 22,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear exaust clamp broken

Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 21,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,968 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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S517 JLO is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Yellow with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari F355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 25,571 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 S517 JLO, 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 28 years old, this Ferrari F355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S517 JLO registered?

S517 JLO is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S517 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S517 JLO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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