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M55 OGT

1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

52,948 mi
Last recorded52,948 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello32,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 OGT
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,948 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 50,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 50,741 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,871 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 48,747 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 47,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 47,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 45,233 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of components.

Fail 29 May 2019 45,232 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of components.

Pass 15 May 2018 44,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 42,838 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 42,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,409 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of components.

Fail 23 May 2016 41,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 May 2015 40,244 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 39,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack arm

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,082 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 34,861 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 34,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 May 2011 32,171 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,843 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 28,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 28,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,126 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 25,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,432 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,993 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550 Maranello?

Based on 2,630 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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M55 OGT is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 32,705 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 Maranello fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M55 OGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 Maranello typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ferrari 550 Maranello is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M55 OGT registered?

M55 OGT is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M55 OGT safe to buy?

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