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S55 OSS

1998 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,398 mi
Last recorded26,398 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 OSS
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 26,398 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 26,356 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 26,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 26,296 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 26,177 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 26,138 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 26,095 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 26,006 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,971 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 25,889 miles

both rear tyres slightly splitting in tread

Pass 15 May 2015 25,740 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,364 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,160 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 25,160 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,130 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,875 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,504 miles

play in both front inner track rod steering ends has reached legal limit

Fail 9 Apr 2009 24,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in both front inner track rod steering ends has reached legal limit

Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,720 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 23,360 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,196 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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S55 OSS is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S55 OSS, 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 S55 OSS?

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What year was S55 OSS registered?

S55 OSS is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S55 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 OSS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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