CarVerify

Free Car Check

S50 LJF

1998 Ferrari 550

Grey Petrol 5474cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,379 mi
Last recorded58,379 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 LJF
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 58,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 57,605 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 56,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 56,048 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,752 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 54,752 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,612 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 50,953 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 50,831 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,831 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 May 2013 50,640 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,404 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)

front number plate loose

Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,888 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,755 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,330 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,355 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 42,349 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 37,899 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection due to full undershields fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2006 37,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to carry out full inspection due to full undershields fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,469 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

ball joints seem to be ok, noise on steering joints

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
Full Ferrari 550 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S50 LJF is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S50 LJF, 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

How do I check the history of S50 LJF?

You can check the full history of S50 LJF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S50 LJF registered?

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

Is S50 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 LJF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S50 LJF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S50 LJF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.