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R573 EJN

1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,361 mi
Last recorded48,361 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello36,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 EJN
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 48,361 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 both sides 295/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 46,746 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,189 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 43,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 43,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,037 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,020 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 42,893 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 42,893 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal loose (1.9.2a)

Pass 23 May 2015 42,007 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 42,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 41,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,626 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,111 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 39,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,020 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,529 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 26 Mar 2009 33,417 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 29,813 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 26,348 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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R573 EJN is a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R573 EJN, 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 R573 EJN registered?

R573 EJN is a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R573 EJN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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