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P4 FER

1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,407 mi
Last recorded15,407 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello32,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 FER
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 15,407 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 15,404 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 15,404 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,397 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 15,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,383 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 15,359 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hand brake warning lamp slow to go out when lever released

Pass 15 Mar 2013 15,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,086 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,857 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,664 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,961 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,690 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 10,253 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 10,134 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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P4 FER is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello 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 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 32,705 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 Maranello fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P4 FER, 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 28 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 P4 FER registered?

P4 FER is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is P4 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 FER 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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