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S50 ADH

1998 Ferrari 550

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,189 mi
Last recorded50,189 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 ADH
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 50,189 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 49,945 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 49,722 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 49,323 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,223 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,118 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 48,969 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 48,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 48,875 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 48,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,591 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,495 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,088 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 48,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,690 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 7 Jun 2012 46,293 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,050 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 8 Jun 2010 44,342 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 43,264 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 41,098 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 38,155 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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S50 ADH is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S50 ADH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S50 ADH registered?

S50 ADH is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S50 ADH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 ADH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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