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FOO 999

1998 Ferrari 550

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,798 mi
Last recorded19,798 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOO 999
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 19,798 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 19,754 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 19,491 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 19,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 18,766 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 18,350 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,751 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 15,272 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 14,664 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 14,859 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,924 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,715 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 11,672 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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FOO 999 is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FOO 999, 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 FOO 999?

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What year was FOO 999 registered?

FOO 999 is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is FOO 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOO 999 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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