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R479 KAW

1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Black Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,588 mi
Last recorded43,588 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello36,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 KAW
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 43,588 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 43,465 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 43,432 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 43,379 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,753 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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R479 KAW is a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Black with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R479 KAW, 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.

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What year was R479 KAW registered?

R479 KAW is a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R479 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R479 KAW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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