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550 GFG

1997 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,269 mi
Last recorded61,269 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 GFG
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 61,269 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 60,578 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 58,521 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 57,218 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 54,830 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,342 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,999 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,487 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,927 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,776 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,235 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,038 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,785 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,621 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,066 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 29,065 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,073 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,777 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 25,009 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 22,894 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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550 GFG is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 550 GFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 550 GFG registered?

550 GFG is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 550 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 550 GFG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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