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S147 KJB

1998 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

23,196 mi
Last recorded23,196 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 KJB
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 23,196 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 23,195 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 23,165 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 23,147 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 23,131 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 23,131 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,125 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 22,949 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 22,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,649 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 22,649 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,277 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,247 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,795 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 21,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both front and rear brake discs are slighitley corried

advise under trys fitted to the car

Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,758 miles

advise both front and rear brake discs are slighitley corried

advise under trys fitted to the car

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,848 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,249 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 17,066 miles

1 All four discs are corroding & pitting. † †Note: VEHICLE UNDERSIDE PARTIALLY COVERED, NOT ABLE TO VIEW FULLY. † †Thanx.

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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S147 KJB is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 32,897 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 S147 KJB, 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 28 years old, this Ferrari 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S147 KJB registered?

S147 KJB is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S147 KJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S147 KJB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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