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S479 SNF

1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,329 mi
Last recorded27,329 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello27,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 SNF
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,329 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 27,324 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

battery warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2018 26,916 miles

Offside Front Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened under wheel arch/on chassis rail (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,962 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,676 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 24,496 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,496 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,845 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 21,845 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,134 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 20,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,789 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 18,778 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,269 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 15,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,243 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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S479 SNF is a 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,930 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 S479 SNF, 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 27 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 S479 SNF registered?

S479 SNF is a 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S479 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S479 SNF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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