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T279 BDV

1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,793 mi
Last recorded27,793 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello27,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 BDV
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 27,793 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 27,774 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 27,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 26,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 26,084 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,606 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,873 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 24,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,517 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,957 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,611 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,488 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,727 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,850 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 14,301 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 12,199 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)

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550 Maranello?

Based on 2,630 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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T279 BDV is a 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari 550 Maranello fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T279 BDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 Maranello typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Ferrari 550 Maranello is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T279 BDV registered?

T279 BDV is a 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T279 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T279 BDV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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