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FER 550A

1998 Ferrari 550

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

19,131 mi
Last recorded19,131 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFER 550A
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 19,131 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 19,075 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 18,967 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 18,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 18,952 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 18,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 18,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 18,929 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 18,336 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 18,131 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 17,902 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 17,805 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 17,658 miles

REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH 3 MM APPROX

Pass 14 Jul 2014 17,205 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,367 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,210 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,735 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,204 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 11,778 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,533 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 9,375 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 8,119 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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FER 550A is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FER 550A, 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 FER 550A?

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

What year was FER 550A registered?

FER 550A is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is FER 550A safe to buy?

The MOT history for FER 550A shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FER 550A have outstanding finance?

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