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HER 550Y

1998 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,496 mi
Last recorded53,496 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHER 550Y
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 53,496 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 53,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,936 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,915 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 52,910 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,585 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,650 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 51,540 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 51,529 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 51,520 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,765 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 49,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,128 miles

Engine undertray damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 41,535 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,487 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,859 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,949 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 36,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres on limit

offside front inner brake pad just comeing in to contact with warning wire plug

offside hand brake performance close to limit

Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,951 miles

airbag light on

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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HER 550Y is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HER 550Y, 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 HER 550Y?

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What year was HER 550Y registered?

HER 550Y is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is HER 550Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HER 550Y shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HER 550Y have outstanding finance?

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