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P431 RYB

1997 Ferrari 550

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,335 mi
Last recorded71,335 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 RYB
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 71,335 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 66,085 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 64,318 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,830 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 52,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 42,134 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 37,697 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 35,364 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brake imbalance 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 26,581 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,011 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 22,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,478 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 11,785 miles

All tyres cracking/ageing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No number plates fitted at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underbody panelled

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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P431 RYB is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Grey 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 P431 RYB, 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 P431 RYB registered?

P431 RYB is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P431 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P431 RYB 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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