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R550 XKL

1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,101 mi
Last recorded37,101 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello36,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 XKL
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 37,101 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 36,899 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 36,791 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 36,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 35,736 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 35,333 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,862 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 31,898 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 31,769 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 31,405 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,644 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,633 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,595 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,593 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,589 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,584 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,998 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 29,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,682 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 26,912 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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R550 XKL is a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Grey with a 5,474cc 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 R550 XKL, 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 R550 XKL registered?

R550 XKL is a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R550 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 XKL 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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