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P297 PRJ

1997 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,682 mi
Last recorded63,682 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 PRJ
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 63,682 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 63,410 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 63,084 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 62,873 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,566 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 62,566 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,996 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,112 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 56,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 56,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,061 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,380 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,259 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,933 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,689 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,457 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,262 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,588 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,906 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,624 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,894 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 18,857 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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P297 PRJ is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P297 PRJ, 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.

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What year was P297 PRJ registered?

P297 PRJ is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P297 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P297 PRJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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