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P685 TMW

1997 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,248 mi
Last recorded53,248 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 TMW
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2025 53,248 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 53,189 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 53,014 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,619 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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P685 TMW is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P685 TMW, 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

How do I check the history of P685 TMW?

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What year was P685 TMW registered?

P685 TMW is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P685 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P685 TMW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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