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V12 NHK

1998 Ferrari 550

Yellow Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,042 mi
Last recorded37,042 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 55032,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 NHK
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 37,042 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 36,510 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 35,924 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 35,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 35,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 34,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 34,439 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 33,842 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,382 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 33,372 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 32,241 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack knuckle. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance on 30% on front axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 30,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance on 30% on front axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,237 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 26,211 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,677 miles

Both rear tyres out of date

Centre exhaust box rubbing on body

N/S/F wiper blade starting to smeer

Pass 8 Dec 2011 24,178 miles

Both front springs corroded slightly (lower part of spring)

Both rear coil springs corroded slightly (lower part of spring)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 24,008 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 23,396 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 20,997 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,510 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,216 miles

outer sill covers fitted

screw loose offside rear wheel arch cover

slight warp both front discs

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2006 16,524 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 15,567 miles

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

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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V12 NHK is a 1998 Ferrari 550 in Yellow with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V12 NHK, 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

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What year was V12 NHK registered?

V12 NHK is a 1998 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is V12 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 NHK shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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