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1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,834 mi
Last recorded41,834 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello27,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 VNP
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 41,834 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing but no play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 41,585 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 40,946 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 15 Nov 2023 40,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

wipers smearing

Fail 4 Oct 2023 40,830 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

corrosion on both front steel brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2022 40,581 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,558 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE TO CALIPER... (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 39,558 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE TO CALIPER... (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,057 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY DAMAGED...

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2020 38,057 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY DAMAGED...

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 34,948 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 34,875 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,585 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,559 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 34,551 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 34,483 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 33,827 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 33,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 33,762 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,028 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,200 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550 Maranello?

Based on 2,630 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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1 VNP is a 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,930 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 550 Maranello fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 VNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 Maranello typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Ferrari 550 Maranello is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1 VNP is a 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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