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R303 HDG

1997 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,341 mi
Last recorded45,341 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 HDG
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 45,341 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 45,111 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 45,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 May 2014 44,912 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 44,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,517 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,558 miles

n/s/f inner rackend has slight play in it

Fail 10 Nov 2008 43,540 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2008 42,706 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 42,698 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,413 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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R303 HDG is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R303 HDG, 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 R303 HDG registered?

R303 HDG is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R303 HDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 HDG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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