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S231 OGT

1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,520 mi
Last recorded55,520 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello32,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 OGT
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 55,520 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 55,514 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,461 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre slight cuts to inner side walls

Fail 1 Feb 2018 55,459 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn and smearing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre slight cuts to inner side walls

Pass 5 May 2017 54,430 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 52,046 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 50,170 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 48,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 47,364 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 46,091 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 44,511 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,684 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 37,817 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 34,377 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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S231 OGT is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 32,705 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 S231 OGT, 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 28 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 S231 OGT registered?

S231 OGT is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S231 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S231 OGT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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