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JSP 202

1997 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,487 mi
Last recorded24,487 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSP 202
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 24,487 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 24,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 23,601 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 22,755 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 22,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,547 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 22,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,151 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 21,964 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 21,791 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,665 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 21,644 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 21,185 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,008 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 21,007 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

incorret puncher repeir to n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,175 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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JSP 202 is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JSP 202, 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 JSP 202?

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What year was JSP 202 registered?

JSP 202 is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is JSP 202 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSP 202 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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