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R473 KPF

1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Silver Petrol 5473cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

43,717 mi
Last recorded43,717 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello36,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 KPF
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,473cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 43,717 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 43,461 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 43,193 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 43,158 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 42,318 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,300 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 41,957 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 41,805 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 41,416 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 41,393 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 41,314 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,242 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 41,104 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,893 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 40,118 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 39,219 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,673 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,326 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 38,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,561 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,570 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 25,359 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550 Maranello?

Based on 2,630 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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R473 KPF is a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Silver with a 5,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 36,339 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari 550 Maranello fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R473 KPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 Maranello typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ferrari 550 Maranello is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R473 KPF registered?

R473 KPF is a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R473 KPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 KPF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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