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R17 LAN

1997 Ferrari 550

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,414 mi
Last recorded67,414 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 LAN
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 67,414 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 67,209 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 66,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 65,114 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,070 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 63,104 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 62,350 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,771 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 58,983 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 53,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 53,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,327 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 52,040 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,207 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,207 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,286 miles

cut (groove) in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2009 48,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut (groove) in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,952 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wheel slight play

offside front door check strap insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2008 45,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wheel slight play

offside front door check strap insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,053 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,307 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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R17 LAN is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R17 LAN, 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 R17 LAN registered?

R17 LAN is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R17 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 LAN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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