Ferrari F355
From 1,876 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older F355s fare better: 1999 models pass at 88.6% vs 94.3% for 1997.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, emissions levels exceed default limits and emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits. The top issue, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, caused 33 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 33 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 32 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 19 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 17 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 11 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 11 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 7 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 88.6% | lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, braking effort inadequate at any wheel |
| 1998 | 89.9% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
| 1997 | 94.3% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 1996 | 93.5% | emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits |
1 earlier years
| 1995 | 97.2% | emissions test unable to be completed, brake performance unable to be tested |
Typical mileage
Half of all F355s tested had between 24,209 and 51,278 miles on the clock.
At 41,064 median miles, the F355 has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ferrari models
| Ferrari 488 | 96.8% |
| Ferrari California | 95.8% |
| Ferrari F430 | 95.7% |
| Ferrari Portofino S-A | 95.6% |
| Ferrari 360 | 94.1% |
Common questions
What is the Ferrari F355 MOT pass rate?
The Ferrari F355 has a 92.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,876 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ferrari F355?
The most common MOT failure on the Ferrari F355 is lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, which caused 33 failures. Other common issues include emissions levels exceed default limits.
What is the typical mileage of a Ferrari F355 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ferrari F355 is 41,064 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,209 and 51,278 miles.
Buying a used F355?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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