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F12 SSO

1997 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,460 mi
Last recorded4,460 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 SSO
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 4,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 4,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 4,425 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 4,403 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 4,375 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 4,348 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 4,264 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 4,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 1,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 1,903 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 38 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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F12 SSO is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F12 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 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 F12 SSO?

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What year was F12 SSO registered?

F12 SSO is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is F12 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F12 SSO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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