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M55 OJY

1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,429 mi
Last recorded40,429 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello32,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 OJY
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 40,429 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 39,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 38,483 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 37,361 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 36,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 34,041 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 32,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 29,830 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 28,934 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 28,934 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 27,202 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,819 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,158 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 18,412 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 18,366 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,366 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 18,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,194 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 18,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,030 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,703 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 16,660 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 15,544 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres low on tread on inside edge

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 OJY is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M55 OJY registered?

M55 OJY is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is M55 OJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 OJY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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