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P845 KEC

1997 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,159 mi
Last recorded38,159 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 KEC
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 38,159 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 37,300 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 37,300 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 37,297 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 36,710 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 35,798 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,199 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 35,039 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 34,795 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,196 miles

Lower owing to vehicle undertrays fitted some components unable to test.

Pass 12 May 2016 33,539 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,281 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,339 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,134 miles

screen chipped

Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,048 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,852 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,690 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,495 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,547 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,209 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 22,684 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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P845 KEC is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P845 KEC, 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 P845 KEC registered?

P845 KEC is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P845 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P845 KEC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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