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15 DM

1997 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,760 mi
Last recorded68,760 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 DM
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 68,760 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 67,658 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 67,416 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 64,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 63,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 62,995 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,720 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 61,114 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 59,505 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 1 Sep 2015 55,811 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,896 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 50,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,622 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,818 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,312 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 44,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 42,748 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 40,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,311 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550?

Based on 5,882 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
546
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
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15 DM is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 15 DM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ferrari 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 15 DM registered?

15 DM is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is 15 DM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 15 DM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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