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C1 SSO

1998 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,144 mi
Last recorded38,144 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 SSO
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 38,144 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 37,861 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 37,698 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 37,538 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 37,370 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 36,970 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 36,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,640 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,346 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,042 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 35,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,497 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,690 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 34,689 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,276 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 32,748 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,549 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,864 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 24 Apr 2007 27,643 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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C1 SSO is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Red 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 C1 SSO, 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 C1 SSO registered?

C1 SSO is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is C1 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 SSO 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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