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P550 ROO

1997 Ferrari 550

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,523 mi
Last recorded74,523 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 ROO
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 74,523 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 74,520 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 71,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 67,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 63,674 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 63,650 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 63,650 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 63,295 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,149 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 62,576 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 62,570 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,322 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 62,253 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front undertray damaged

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Aug 2015 62,253 miles

front undertray damaged

handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,698 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 60,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,636 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside headlamp damaged, but clear film covering edges.

Pass 29 May 2012 57,105 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 24 May 2011 54,418 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,838 miles

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

O/S wiper blade split

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 43,150 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to carry out full inspection under body shield fitted

Pass 2 May 2008 37,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2008 37,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 32,626 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 32,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,540 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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P550 ROO is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P550 ROO, 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 P550 ROO registered?

P550 ROO is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P550 ROO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 ROO shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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