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S855 XAN

1998 Ferrari 550

Silver Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,343 mi
Last recorded30,343 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 XAN
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 30,343 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 28,797 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 28,788 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 27,676 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 25,485 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 25,307 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 25,104 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 24,777 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 24,680 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 3 Dec 2015 24,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front OIL LEAK

Offside Front UNDERTRAY INSECURE

Pass 4 Dec 2014 24,027 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 21,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

free play n/s steering rack.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,349 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside steering rack tie rod worn

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,547 miles

nearside steering rack tie rod worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 20,075 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 19,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,916 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,775 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 15,021 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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S855 XAN is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Silver with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S855 XAN, 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.

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What year was S855 XAN registered?

S855 XAN is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S855 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S855 XAN shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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