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F550 GTO

1998 Ferrari 550

Black Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

35,233 mi
Last recorded35,233 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF550 GTO
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 35,233 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 35,233 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 35,224 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 35,224 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 35,203 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 35,051 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 34,787 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 34,639 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 34,536 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 34,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,132 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 34,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,998 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 33,761 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,620 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,604 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 33,577 miles

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

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 15 Nov 2011 33,542 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,515 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 32,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,690 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,574 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,512 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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F550 GTO is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Black with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 F550 GTO, 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 F550 GTO registered?

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

Is F550 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F550 GTO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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