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P261 AWT

1997 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,240 mi
Last recorded54,240 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 AWT
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,240 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 53,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 53,744 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 53,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,291 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 7 May 2015 52,610 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 51,683 miles

front fog lamps not working

slight wear on rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 16 May 2013 49,755 miles

slight misting of oil around rear o/side shock absorber

Pass 9 May 2012 47,953 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 46,754 miles

Bonnet support struts weak, requires prop for inspection of engine bay.

Offside front brake cooling duct, hose perished / split.

Pass 10 May 2010 45,333 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,653 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,395 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,785 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 33,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 5 May 2006 28,149 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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P261 AWT is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P261 AWT, 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 P261 AWT registered?

P261 AWT is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P261 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 AWT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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