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550 RED

1997 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,268 mi
Last recorded10,268 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 RED
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 10,268 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 10,228 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 10,167 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 10,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 10,116 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 10,000 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 9,996 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 9,971 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 9,709 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 9,229 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 8,703 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 6,074 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 6,048 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 6,036 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 6,023 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 6,011 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 6,000 miles

Oil leak...rear of engine.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 5,942 miles

Horn efficiency poor.

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Suspension noisy on Nearside front.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,829 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 RED is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RED, 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

How do I check the history of 550 RED?

You can check the full history of 550 RED by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 550 RED registered?

550 RED is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is 550 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for 550 RED shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 550 RED have outstanding finance?

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