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P681 YGN

1997 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

15,923 mi
Last recorded15,923 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 YGN
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 15,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 15,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/F tyre cracked and perished

Pass 1 Jul 2024 15,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/F tyre cracked and perished

Fail 28 Jun 2024 15,569 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

N/S/F tyre cracked and perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 15,437 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 15,288 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2021 15,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 14,539 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 14,328 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 14,048 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower rose joint (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 13,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 12,894 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 12,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

minor knocking noise on front end

suspension warning light on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 9,268 miles

oil leak from engine

suspension light on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2013 9,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight dammage to catalitic converters

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

wipers slightly smeering screen

Pass 19 Aug 2013 9,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

wipers slighty smeering screen

Fail 9 Aug 2013 9,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

wipers slighty smeering screen

Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,682 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 7,556 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 7,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 3,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 3,916 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 3,916 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 47,346 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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P681 YGN is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P681 YGN, 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 P681 YGN registered?

P681 YGN is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P681 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P681 YGN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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