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F550 FER

1998 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests34 (32 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,285 mi
Last recorded48,285 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF550 FER
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

32 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 48,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 13,747 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 13,575 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 47,659 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 47,367 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 13,407 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 46,438 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 13,296 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 45,824 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 13,075 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 44,826 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 44,796 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 12,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 12,605 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,240 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 12,278 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,177 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 11,773 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 11,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 10,422 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,911 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 9,592 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,988 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,628 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 9,573 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,524 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,122 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,774 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,164 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 9,455 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,278 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,737 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 7,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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F550 FER is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 F550 FER, 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

How do I check the history of F550 FER?

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What year was F550 FER registered?

F550 FER is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F550 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for F550 FER shows 34 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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