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HFF 550

1997 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,833 mi
Last recorded38,833 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFF 550
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 38,833 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 37,929 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust temp sensor wiring damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2023 36,967 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,963 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 35,184 miles

slight oil leak from filter

Fail 11 Jun 2021 35,183 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from filter

Pass 6 Jul 2020 34,012 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 33,882 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 33,708 miles

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 31,393 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 24,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 10,303 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,852 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)

slight perishing on front tyres

Pass 27 Nov 2009 7,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Nov 2008 5,465 miles

slight perishing on front tyres in tread area

Pass 10 Oct 2007 3,634 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 2,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 27,157 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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HFF 550 is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HFF 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 HFF 550?

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What year was HFF 550 registered?

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

Is HFF 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFF 550 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.

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