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M55 OBB

1997 Ferrari 550

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,313 mi
Last recorded52,313 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 OBB
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 52,313 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 51,014 miles

Undertray fitted ,obscuring inspction of underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,733 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)

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,225 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,375 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 39,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 33,979 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,034 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,847 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,771 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 25,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

very low under tray fitted not all steering @ suspension items checked thoroughly

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,564 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 24,561 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 23,898 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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M55 OBB is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M55 OBB, 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

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What year was M55 OBB registered?

M55 OBB is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is M55 OBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 OBB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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