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T986 LGO

1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,166 mi
Last recorded56,166 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello32,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT986 LGO
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 56,166 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 55,363 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 55,016 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 54,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,439 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,714 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 53,703 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,834 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,551 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 52,105 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,313 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,296 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,637 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,851 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front under tray not fully secured

Fail 22 Oct 2014 47,838 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front under tray not fully secured

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,713 miles

rear number plate water damaged

rear tyre wearing low in centre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,250 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 6 Oct 2010 42,384 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,732 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 39,732 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,073 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,144 miles

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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T986 LGO is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 32,705 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 Maranello fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T986 LGO, 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 28 years old, this Ferrari 550 Maranello is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T986 LGO registered?

T986 LGO is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for T986 LGO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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