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FAZ 550

1997 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,956 mi
Last recorded48,956 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAZ 550
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 48,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 48,656 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 46,664 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,322 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 45,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,386 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,821 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,090 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,819 miles

Parking brake high

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,006 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,345 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 30 May 2007 35,568 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,479 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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FAZ 550 is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FAZ 550, 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 FAZ 550?

You can check the full history of FAZ 550 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FAZ 550 registered?

FAZ 550 is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is FAZ 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAZ 550 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FAZ 550 have outstanding finance?

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