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P899 DPD

1997 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,842 mi
Last recorded31,842 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 DPD
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 31,842 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 31,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 31,676 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 31,364 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 30,804 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 30,462 miles

large undertray beneath engine not allowing full visual inspection of some components

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,156 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,860 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,768 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 29,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,431 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,010 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,639 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,863 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 27,827 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,275 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,534 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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P899 DPD is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P899 DPD, 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 P899 DPD registered?

P899 DPD is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P899 DPD safe to buy?

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