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C12 SCA

1998 Ferrari 550

Black Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,131 mi
Last recorded27,131 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 SCA
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 27,131 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 26,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 25,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 23,289 miles

factory full length under tray fitted to vehicle limiting inspection of some components

Pass 16 Mar 2021 23,080 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 23,070 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 23,061 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 23,043 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 23,015 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 22,946 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 22,746 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 22,634 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 22,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 22,369 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,704 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,240 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,468 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 19,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 19,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 17,810 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,388 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 Mar 2006 14,974 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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C12 SCA is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Black with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 32,897 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 C12 SCA, 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 28 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 C12 SCA registered?

C12 SCA is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C12 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 SCA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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