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P285 VRE

1997 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,956 mi
Last recorded40,956 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 VRE
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,956 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,527 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 40,507 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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 26 May 2015 40,447 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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P285 VRE is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P285 VRE, 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

How do I check the history of P285 VRE?

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What year was P285 VRE registered?

P285 VRE is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 15 July 1997.

Is P285 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 VRE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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