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R989 AAN

1997 Ferrari 550

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,922 mi
Last recorded54,922 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 AAN
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 54,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 53,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 51,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 50,196 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 47,757 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 46,269 miles

plastic trays fitted covering underside and components limiting inspection.

Fail 9 Nov 2020 46,253 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

plastic trays fitted covering underside and components limiting inspection.

Pass 22 May 2019 44,206 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 44,206 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 42,263 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 42,263 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 40,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 May 2016 40,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,336 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 39,336 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,065 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,956 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,409 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,939 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,070 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,264 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 25,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,869 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 20,804 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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R989 AAN is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R989 AAN, 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.

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What year was R989 AAN registered?

R989 AAN is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R989 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 AAN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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