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FNZ 550

1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Blue Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,675 mi
Last recorded43,675 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello36,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 550
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 43,675 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 43,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,621 miles

Central interior rear view mirror missing

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,585 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,137 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 40,137 miles

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550 Maranello?

Based on 2,630 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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FNZ 550 is a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Blue with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 36,339 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 Maranello fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNZ 550, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 Maranello typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ferrari 550 Maranello is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FNZ 550?

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

What year was FNZ 550 registered?

FNZ 550 is a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is FNZ 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNZ 550 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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