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L23 KNW

1997 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,432 mi
Last recorded53,432 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 KNW
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 53,432 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 52,408 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 52,015 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 51,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 51,436 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 51,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 50,409 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,202 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 46,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,989 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,931 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,044 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,802 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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L23 KNW is a 1997 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 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 L23 KNW, 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 L23 KNW?

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What year was L23 KNW registered?

L23 KNW is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is L23 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 KNW 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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