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NJC 111

1998 Ferrari 550

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,978 mi
Last recorded62,978 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJC 111
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 62,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% required 19% recorded (1.4.2 (a) (i))

extensive under trays fitted so unable to check condition of brake pipes and some suspension components

Pass 30 May 2025 62,558 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. required 16% recorded 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 62,025 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 62,025 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

servo hose deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2023 61,589 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 61,266 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 61,211 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 60,806 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 60,774 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes on inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inner arch mounting detached (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 60,416 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 60,291 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 60,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under trays are fitted unable to fully check underside of vehicle

Fail 30 May 2017 60,090 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under trays are fitted unable to fully check underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under trays are fitted unable to fully check the under side of the vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2016 59,983 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 pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under trays are fitted unable to fully check the under side of the vehicle

Pass 6 May 2015 56,836 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 56,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,965 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,124 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 50,114 miles

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

Oil leak

Warning light on during time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,613 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,654 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 45,654 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,648 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 39,643 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 39,634 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,585 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,816 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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NJC 111 is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 32,897 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 NJC 111, 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 28 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 NJC 111 registered?

NJC 111 is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is NJC 111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJC 111 shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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