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1997 Ferrari F355 3.5L Petrol · P83 PLM

P83 PLM

1997 Ferrari F355 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 57,799 km. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
FERRARI F355
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
57,799 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
3496cc
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P83 PLM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
  • 57,799 km recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

P83 PLM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Oct 2026, 11:45
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ferrari F355 (P83 PLM) between February 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

P83 PLM Odometer History

  1. 17/02/202256,449 km
  2. 20/02/202356,650 km+201 km
  3. 09/02/202456,948 km+298 km
  4. 25/02/202557,464 km+516 km
  5. 12/02/202657,799 km+335 km

Average of roughly 339 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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