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P12 CYL

1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,268 mi
Last recorded25,268 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello36,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 CYL
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 25,268 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 25,066 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 24,501 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 24,010 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 23,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 23,474 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 23,159 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 22,999 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 22,128 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,897 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,574 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering column

Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,319 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 10,307 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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P12 CYL is a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 36,339 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P12 CYL, 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 29 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 P12 CYL registered?

P12 CYL is a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P12 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 CYL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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