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S799 VDP

1998 Ferrari F355

Silver Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,240 mi
Last recorded17,240 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari F35525,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 VDP
MakeFerrari
ModelF355
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 17,240 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 17,035 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 16,928 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 16,916 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 16,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 16,526 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 16,500 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 16,446 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,418 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 16,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 16,201 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 16,096 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 16,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 15,876 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 15,436 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 15,376 miles

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

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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S799 VDP is a 1998 Ferrari F355 in Silver with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S799 VDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S799 VDP registered?

S799 VDP is a 1998 Ferrari F355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S799 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S799 VDP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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