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S50 KST

1998 Ferrari 550

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,402 mi
Last recorded46,402 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 46,402 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 46,223 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,059 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 46,059 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,801 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 44,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

slight wear to nearside steering rack arm

Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,178 miles

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

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

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

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

wear to steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2012 44,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

wear to steering rack

Pass 27 May 2011 40,027 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,287 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,145 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,649 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,305 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 KST is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KST, 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 KST registered?

S50 KST is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S50 KST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 KST shows 13 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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