1995 Ferrari F355 — MOT failures & pass rate
517 MOT tests on the 1995 Ferrari F355 are in this dataset, and 94.4% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 24.2% of the time, so this is 18.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in emissions & environmental, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — emissions & environmental (2.7%) and lighting & signalling (2.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, headlamp aim and steering rack — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 17 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 1995 F355 fails 4.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 5.0% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.6 points.
The trend is worsening — 4.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 6.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 14 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 12 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 8 |
| 4 | Steering | 0.8% | 4 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 4 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.6% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 17 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 3 | Steering rack | 5 |
| 4 | Individual direction indicators | 4 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 4 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 3.5% | 18 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.7% | 14 |
| 3 | Steering | 1.9% | 10 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 5 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.8% | 4 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 160 | 4.4% |
| 30-60k | 293 | 6.5% |
| 60-90k | 60 | 5.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96 | 4.2% |
| 2022 | 101 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 110 | 7.3% |
| 2024 | 105 | 2.9% |
| 2025 | 105 | 6.7% |
What to check before buying a 1995 F355
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: emissions & environmental accounted for 2.7% of tests. Start there.
- Emissions & environmental (2.7% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 1995 Ferrari F355s pass their MOT?
94.4% of the 517 1995 Ferrari F355 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1995 Ferrari F355?
Emissions & environmental, recorded in 2.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.3%).
Does the 1995 F355 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.4% in the 0-30k band to 5.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 517 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.