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F1 AVR

1997 Ferrari 550

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,335 mi
Last recorded34,335 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 AVR
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 34,335 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 33,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 33,049 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 32,198 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 31,501 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 30,780 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 30,273 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 29,971 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 28,807 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,934 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,213 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 9 May 2014 26,891 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013
Pass 9 May 2012 22,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,936 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 27 Jan 2010 20,509 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,505 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,478 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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F1 AVR is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F1 AVR, 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 F1 AVR?

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What year was F1 AVR registered?

F1 AVR is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is F1 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 AVR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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